Cold in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'cold' is 'frío', pronounced FREE-oh (IPA: /ˈfɾio/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: fríos).
Pronunciation: FREE-oh
| Spanish | frío |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | FREE-oh · /ˈfɾio/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | fríos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'frío'
- Hace mucho frío en invierno.
It is very cold in winter. - ¿Tienes frío? Te presto mi chaqueta.
Are you cold? I'll lend you my jacket. - El agua de la piscina está fría.
The pool water is cold. - Anoche hizo tanto frío que tuvimos que poner dos mantas más en la cama.
Last night it was so cold that we had to put two more blankets on the bed.
Common Phrases with 'frío'
- hace frío
it's cold (weather) - tengo frío
I'm cold - dejar frío a alguien
to leave someone stunned
How to Use 'frío'
Three patterns, three verbs: hace frío (the weather is cold), tengo frío (I feel cold — literally 'I have cold'), and está frío/fría (an object is cold). As an adjective it agrees: frío, fría, fríos, frías. In hace frío and tengo frío, frío works as a noun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'cold' in Spanish?
'Cold' in Spanish is 'frío', pronounced FREE-oh.
How do you spell 'frío'?
It is spelled f-r-í-o.
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