What is the Spanish word for "chill"?

Learn how to say "chill" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

chill

Spanish

escalofrío

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Alternative translations of "chill"

frío
relajarse
enfriar
calma

Examples of how to use "chill" in Spanish

English
I felt a sudden chill in the air.
Spanish
Sentí un escalofrío repentino en el aire.
English
I felt a chill run down my spine.
Spanish
Sentí un escalofrío recorrerme la espalda.
English
There is a chill in the air tonight.
Spanish
Hay un escalofrío en el aire esta noche.
English
A sudden chill made her pull the blanket.
Spanish
Un escalofrío repentino la hizo tirar de la manta.
English
He described the movie's chill and tension.
Spanish
Él describió el escalofrío y la tensión de la película.

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