tempo freddo
/ˈtɛm.po ˈfred.do/word by word
The English phrase "cold weather" is translated into Italian as tempo freddo.
tempo freddo refers to the state of the atmosphere when the temperature is low.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Northern Italy, locals may use the phrase sta tirando bora to convey that a cold wind is blowing.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɛm.po ˈfred.do/. The phrase has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- To describe a sudden snap of tempo freddo, Italians use the verb colpo, as in un colpo di freddo, which literally translates to 'a blow of cold'.
- If you want to say it is 'freezing cold', you might use gelo, which comes from the same root as the English 'gel' or 'gelatin'.
- In Italy, discussing tempo freddo often leads to regional debates about the 'umido' or dampness, which Italians believe makes the cold feel more penetrating.
Examples in context
- Vi abituerete velocemente a questo tempo freddo.You'll soon get accustomed to this cold weather.This sentence is useful for learning how to use tempo freddo in a sentence.Tatoeba #978782 by riccioberto, translation #16700 by papabear
- Non mi piace questo tempo freddo.I do not like this cold weather.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are looking out the window.
- GiuliaGuarda che tempo freddo c'è fuori!Look what cold weather there is outside!
- LorenzoSì, Lorenzo ha ragione, fa molto freddo.Yes, Lorenzo is right, it's very cold.
- GiuliaPreferisci il tempo freddo o il caldo?Do you prefer cold weather or heat?
- LorenzoPreferisco decisamente il caldo.I definitely prefer the heat.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tempo, freddo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
