Frías (en. Cold)

/ˈfɾi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to the thermal sensation of low temperature.
The river water is cold.
El agua del río está fría.
Used to describe an environment that lacks emotional warmth.
His attitude was cold during the meeting.
Su actitud fue fría durante la reunión.
In the culinary context, refers to foods that should be served or consumed cold.
I prefer to eat cold salad in summer.
Prefiero comer ensalada fría en verano.

Etymology

From the Latin 'frigidus,' which means cold.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cold as a stone
Description of someone who is very insensitive.
frío como una piedra
to be cold
Indicates that the temperature is low.
hacer frío
to be cold
Used to describe something that has lost its warmth or is insensitive.
estar frio

Related Words

cold
Sensation of low temperature.
frío
frozen
That has been subjected to extreme cold and is in a solid state.
congelado
ice cream
That has a very low temperature, generally due to freezing.
helado

Slang Meanings

To be distant or not show emotions.
His attitude was very cold at the party.
Su actitud fue muy fría en la fiesta.
To refer to something that is unsuccessful.
That idea turned out to be cold, and no one supported it.
Esa idea resultó ser fría y nadie la apoyó.