frigidus
The English word "cool" can be translated into Latin as frigidus.
frigidus is an adjective used to describe something that is having a slightly low temperature.
Meaning: having a slightly low temperature (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective frigidus must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use frigida for feminine singular nouns and frigidum for neuter singular nouns.
Did you know?
- Latin uses frigidus for temperature, but to say something is 'cool' in the sense of being 'fashionable' or 'great', a Roman would use words like elegans or splendidus.
- While frigidus refers to a physical temperature, in classical Latin it could also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is spiritless, sluggish, or lacking in enthusiasm.
- The English word 'frigid' was borrowed from the Latin frigidus.
Examples in context
- Ventus est frigidus.The wind is cool.
- Sub umbra frigidus locus est.Under the shade, the place is cool.
Example conversation
Gaius and Julia are sitting in a garden.
- GaiusVisne poculum aquae frigidae?Do you want a glass of cool water?
- JuliaIta, quaeso, sitio.Yes, please, I am thirsty.
- GaiusEcce, aqua est valde frigida.Here, the water is very cool.
- JuliaGratias tibi, Gai.Thank you, Gaius.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries frigidus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
