Adjective · A1 · Spanish glossary
Frío: cold
frío
Pronunciation: FREE-oh (stress the capital letters)
Frío means “cold” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: cold
- How to say it: FREE-oh
- Forms: frío, fría, fríos, frías
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “frío” means and how to use it
Frío means “cold,” as a temperature of things. It can also be a noun for cold weather.
Forms of “frío”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | frío | fríos |
| Feminine | fría | frías |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- El agua está muy fría.The water is very cold.
- Hace frío esta noche.It is cold tonight.
- Tengo las manos frías.My hands are cold.
Usage tip
Use “tengo frío” for a person feeling cold, “hace frío” for the weather, and “está frío” for objects, such as soup.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “cold” in Spanish?
“cold” in Spanish is “frío.” It is pronounced FREE-oh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “frío”?
Say FREE-oh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “frío” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “frío,” “fría,” “fríos,” and “frías.”
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