Portuguese · Adjectives
Frio
[/ˈfɾiu/]
Cold
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of or at a low temperature.
De ou com baixa temperatura.
Example
A água está fria demais para nadar.
The water is too cold to swim.
Etymology
'Frio' originates from the Latin 'frigidus', which means 'cold'. The term has preserved its meaning across the evolution of the Portuguese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Frio' is used informally in conversation and descriptive writing, often to indicate temperature or emotional states in various regions.