A2 adjective Neutral #463 más común

cold

/koʊld/

Having a very low temperature or lacking warmth. It can describe the atmosphere, an object, or the physical sensation a person feels when they lose body heat.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

2

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

3

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
coldness
Adverbio
coldly
Adjetivo
cold
Relacionado
cold
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'C' in Cold as an open mouth shivering. When it is cold, you might see your breath in the air!

Quiz rápido

You should put on a sweater; it is getting very ___ in here.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: cold

Ejemplos

1

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

everyday

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

2

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

formal

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

3

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

informal

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

4

The research suggests that cold climates significantly impact regional biodiversity.

academic

The research suggests that cold climates significantly impact regional biodiversity.

5

The client's reaction to our proposal was quite cold and disinterested.

business

The client's reaction to our proposal was quite cold and disinterested.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
coldness
Adverbio
coldly
Adjetivo
cold
Relacionado
cold

Colocaciones comunes

bitterly cold extremely and unpleasantly cold
cold weather weather with low temperatures
cold water water that is not heated
cold shower a shower taken with cold water
ice cold as cold as ice

Frases Comunes

get cold feet

to become nervous or lose courage about a plan

give someone the cold shoulder

to intentionally ignore or be unfriendly to someone

leave someone out in the cold

to exclude someone from a group or activity

Se confunde a menudo con

cold vs cool

Cool is often a pleasant low temperature, while cold is often uncomfortable or lower in temperature.

cold vs chilly

Chilly is used for a slight coldness that makes you shiver, while cold is a more general term.

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Notas de uso

Use 'cold' to describe physical temperature or a person's lack of emotion. When used for food, it usually implies that something meant to be hot has cooled down.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I have cold' when they feel the temperature. You should say 'I am cold' (adjective) to describe your feeling, and 'I have a cold' (noun) to describe an illness.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'C' in Cold as an open mouth shivering. When it is cold, you might see your breath in the air!

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'ceald', which has roots in Proto-Germanic languages meaning 'cool' or 'cold'.

Patrones gramaticales

followed by a noun: cold air used after linking verbs: it feels cold gradable: very cold, extremely cold
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, complaining about the cold weather is a standard social ritual used as small talk.

Quiz rápido

You should put on a sweater; it is getting very ___ in here.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: cold

Palabras relacionadas

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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