freddissimo
The Italian phrase for "very cold" is freddissimo.
This phrase is used to describe a temperature that is extremely low.
Which one should you use?
You can express the same meaning using the phrase molto freddo. While freddissimo is a single-word superlative, molto freddo is a multi-word alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a superlative, the ending changes to match the gender of the noun it describes: use freddissimo for masculine nouns and freddissima for feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- If you are feeling cold, you say ho freddo, which means 'I have cold'. Saying sono freddo would imply your skin is cold to the touch or you are dead.
- In some Italian regions, people use the expression fare un freddo cane to describe weather that is freddissimo, which literally translates to 'making a dog cold'.
- The suffix -issimo used in freddissimo can be stacked in informal speech to become freddissimissimo for extreme emphasis.
Examples in context
- Il clima in inverno è molto freddo.The climate in winter is very cold.
- Oggi fa un freddo estremamente intenso.Today it is extremely cold.
- L'aria è gelida. Ti consiglio di indossare un cappotto pesante.The air is icy, I recommend wearing a heavy coat.
- Oggi fuori fa un freddo da morire!It's freezing outside today!
- Il ghiaccio è freddissimo.The ice is extremely cold.
- Fuori fa un tempo freddissimo.It is very cold weather outside.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are standing outside a cafe in winter.
- SofiaFrancesco, fa freddissimo oggi!Francesco, it is very cold today!
- FrancescoSì, Sofia, ho bisogno di un cappotto.Yes, Sofia, I need a coat.
- SofiaVoglio entrare in un posto caldo.I want to go into a warm place.
- FrancescoAndiamo subito in quel caffè.Let's go into that cafe right away.
