caldo e freddo
/ˈkal.do ˈe ˈfred.do/word by word
The English phrase "hot and cold" is translated into Italian as caldo e freddo.
This phrase is used to refer to the two opposite temperatures of heat and cold.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced /ˈkal.do ˈe ˈfred.do/. It has 5 syllables, and the first syllable is stressed.
Did you know?
- While caldo means 'hot', Italians also use the phrase aver caldo to say 'I am hot', which literally translates to 'to have heat'.
- If an Italian says fare caldo, they are not describing a person but the weather, meaning 'it is hot'.
- The word freddo has a linguistic 'cousin' in the English word 'fridge', as both stem from the same concept of coldness.
Examples in context
- Non mi piace il contrasto caldo e freddo.I don't like the hot and cold contrast.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing the shower temperature.
- FrancescoL'acqua è un po' calda e un po' fredda!The water is hot and cold!
- GiuliaDavvero, Francesco? Prova a regolare la manopola.Really, Francesco? Try to adjust the knob.
- FrancescoNon funziona, continua a fare caldo e freddo.It's not working, it keeps going hot and cold.
- GiuliaAllora dobbiamo chiamare l'idraulico.Then we have to call the plumber.
