Fríos (en. Cold)
/fɾi.os/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Condition of a body at a temperature lower than the ambient temperature.
The winter colds can be very intense in this region.
Los fríos de invierno pueden ser muy intensos en esta región.
Sensation of cold in the body as a result of low temperatures.
I felt cold on my skin when I entered the river.
Sentí fríos en la piel cuando entré al río.
adjective
That has a low temperature.
The pool water is cold at this time of year.
El agua de la piscina está fría en esta época del año.
People who are apathetic or distant.
Her cold attitude made me feel uncomfortable at the meeting.
Su actitud fría me hizo sentir incómodo en la reunión.
Etymology
From Latin 'frigidus', meaning cold.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be cold
To have a low temperature.
hacer frío
cold as ice
Someone very emotionally distant.
frío como el hielo
dead cold
An intense or extreme cold.
frío de muerte
Related Words
freeze
To cause something to change from liquid to solid due to cold.
congelar
frosted
Effect that an intense cold has on the hair.
frisado
Slang Meanings
Cold in the sense of emotional indifference.
He has been very cold with his friends lately.
Está muy frío con sus amigos últimamente.
Cold in the sense of not having money.
I’m broke, I can’t go out to buy anything.
Estoy frío, no puedo salir a comprar nada.