clima frío
/klima fɾio/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cold weather" is translated into Spanish as clima frío.
clima frío refers to low temperatures in the atmosphere.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the noun clima (climate or weather) and the adjective frío (cold).
Which one should you use?
clima frío is a noun phrase used to name "cold weather," but if you want to say "it is cold" to describe the current weather, you should use the more common verb phrase hace frío.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term fresquito may be used to describe weather that is mild or cool.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because clima is a masculine noun, the accompanying adjective must also be in the masculine form, which is frío.
Did you know?
- The word clima actually has its roots in the Ancient Greek word for 'incline' or 'slope', referring to the inclination of the earth toward the sun.
- The word frío is a cognate of the English word 'frigid', though in Spanish it is the standard, neutral term for any cold temperature.
- Spanish distinguishes between clima (the general climate of a region) and tiempo (the daily weather), though clima frío is often used for both.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho este clima frío.I like this cold weather very much.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference regarding clima frío.Tatoeba #4907383 by DarkHollow, translation #4982233 by kinoko
- Estoy acostumbrado a este clima frío.I'm used to this cold weather.This sentence is useful for describing your habit or familiarity with clima frío.Tatoeba #3267296 by marcelostockle, translation #2713103 by CK
- ¿Por cuánto tiempo perdurará este clima frío?How long will this cold weather continue?This sentence is useful for asking about the duration of clima frío.Tatoeba #3103316 by marcelostockle, translation #1317064 by CK
- Las bajas temperaturas están afectando la producción agrícola en esta región.The low temperatures are affecting agricultural production in this region.
- ¡Hace mucho frío! Necesitamos abrigarnos bien antes de salir.It's very cold! We need to bundle up before going outside.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing their travel plans for winter.
- SofíaNo quiero ir a un lugar con clima frío.I don't want to go to a place with cold weather.
- MateoPero el clima frío es perfecto para esquiar.But cold weather is perfect for skiing.
- SofíaPrefiero la playa y el sol, Mateo.I prefer the beach and the sun, Mateo.
- MateoEstá bien, busquemos un destino cálido entonces.All right, let's look for a warm destination then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clima, frío, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
