A2 adjective Neutro #463 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
coldness
Advérbio
coldly
Adjetivo
cold
Relacionado
cold
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cold

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
coldness
Advérbio
coldly
Adjetivo
cold
Relacionado
cold

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cold

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B2

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B2

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B2

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buddhism

B2

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buddhist

B2

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B2

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budge

B2

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B2

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B2

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