Frio (en. Cold)

[ˈfɾio]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

State of matter characterized by having a low temperature.

The water is cold because I left it outside all night.

El agua está fría porque la dejé afuera toda la noche.

Sensation of low temperature in the body.

I'm freezing terribly; I need a coat.

Tengo un frío terrible, necesito un abrigo.

From Latin 'frigidus'.

cold as ice

Extremely cold.

frío como el hielo

to make cold

To provoke fear or unease.

dar frío

it’s cold

It refers to the low ambient temperature.

hace frío

polar cold

Type of extreme cold characteristic of polar regions.

frío polar

intense cold

Condition of marked coldness.

frío intenso

cold in the belly

Sensation of nerves or anguish.

frío en la barriga

Cold (good) in the context of quality

That new car is cool.

Ese nuevo auto está frío.

Cold (emotionless)

His attitude is very cold.

Su actitud es muy fría.