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"Hace mucho calor" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's very hot", and "hace mucho frío" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's very cold". Learn more about the difference between "hace mucho calor" and "hace mucho frío" below.
hace mucho calor(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. it's very hot
Salgamos a dar una vuelta. - ¡No, afuera hace mucho calor!Let's go out for a walk. - No, it's very hot outside!
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hace mucho frío(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. it's very cold
Llévate los guantes y la bufanda, que hoy hace mucho frío.Take your gloves and scarf. It's very cold today.
b. it's really cold
En esta habitación, no sé por qué, siempre hace mucho frío.I don't know why, it's always really cold in this room.
c. it's freezing
Yo esta tarde ya no vuelvo a salir. Hace mucho frío y sopla un viento muy fuerte.I won't be going out again this evening. It's freezing and a very strong wind is blowing.
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