What is the Spanish word for "cold"?

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

English

cold

Spanish

frío

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Alternative translations of "cold"

resfriado

Examples of how to use "cold" in Spanish

English
My tea is getting cold.
Spanish
Mi té se está enfriando.
English
The water feels cold today.
Spanish
El agua se siente fría hoy.
English
She wore a jacket because it’s cold.
Spanish
Ella llevó una chaqueta porque hacía frío.
English
Keep the milk cold in the fridge.
Spanish
Mantén la leche fría en la nevera.
English
His hands were cold after skating.
Spanish
Sus manos estaban frías después de patinar.

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