Fríos (en. Cold)
ˈfɾi.os
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having a temperature lower than normal.
Winter days tend to be cold.
Los días de invierno suelen ser fríos.
Referring to a lack of human warmth or affection.
His response was cold and distant.
Su respuesta fue fría y distante.
Lacking enthusiasm or liveliness.
The presentation was a bit cold, lacking energy.
La presentación fue un poco fría, sin energía.
Etymology
From the Latin 'frigidus', which means cold.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To be cold
To feel a low temperature in the environment.
Tener frío
To be cold
To be indifferent or distant in emotions.
Ser frío
To be cold
To experience a prolonged sensation of cold.
Pasar frío
Related Words
heat
High or hot temperature.
calor
mild
State between cold and hot.
templado
winter
Season of the year characterized by low temperatures.
invierno
Slang Meanings
To be distant or unaffectionate.
He left me on read; he was very cold.
Me dejó en visto, estuvo muy frío.
To describe a situation without emotion.
That party was cold; nobody danced.
Esa fiesta estuvo fría, nadie bailó.