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"I'm cold" is a phrase which is often translated as "tengo frío", and "it's cold" is a phrase which is often translated as "hace frío". Learn more about the difference between "I'm cold" and "it's cold" below.
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it's cold(
ihts
kold
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (weather)
a. hace frío
You should put on a coat before you go outside. It's cold.Debes ponerte un abrigo antes de salir. Hace frío.
a. está frío (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Aren't you drinking your coffee? - No, it's cold.¿No te bebes tu café? - No, está frío.
b. está fría (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Is the pool water warm? - No, it's cold.¿Está templada el agua de la piscina? - No, está fría.
