/ˈfɾio/

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Translation

cold

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Word origin

From Latin frigidus ('cold'). The same root gives English frigid and refrigerate.

Origin
Latin
Root
frigidus
English cognates
frigid, refrigerate

Grammar

Femininefría
Masc pluralfríos
Fem pluralfrías

Examples

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It is very cold this morning.

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The coffee has gone cold.

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She has a cold and serious gaze.

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We are taking a coat because it is very cold in the village.

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They serve the beer nice and cold in this bar.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 1: frío, situación, aparecer and 7 more words.