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"Está frío" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's cold", and "hace frío" is a phrase which is also often translated as "it's cold". Learn more about the difference between "está frío" and "hace frío" below.
está frío(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
3. (formal) (you appear indifferent; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're cold
Está tan frío conmigo. ¿Por qué? ¿Qué hice que lo molestó tanto?You're so cold toward me. Why? What did I do to upset you so much?
hace frío(
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free
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).