hacer frío

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/aˈseɾ ˈfɾio/
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Describes cold weather at a place or time.
Practice using hacer frío in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Mañana hará frío.
    It will be cold tomorrow.
  • Hoy hace frío.
    It is cold today.
  • En la montaña hace frío por la noche.
    It is cold in the mountains at night.
  • Ayer hizo frío.
    It was cold yesterday.
  • Si hace frío, ponte un abrigo.
    If it is cold, put on a coat.

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Meanings

Be cold outside

weather
neutral
Said when the weather or air is cold in a place.

Examples

  • Hoy hace frío.
    It is cold today.
  • En la montaña hace frío por la noche.
    It is cold in the mountains at night.
  • Mañana hará frío.
    It will be cold tomorrow.
  • Ayer hizo frío.
    It was cold yesterday.
  • Si hace frío, ponte un abrigo.
    If it is cold, put on a coat.

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Etymology

Hacer is used impersonally for weather, and frío means “cold”. The verb changes tense, but there is no person doing the action.

FAQ

What does hacer frío mean?

Hacer frío means that the weather is cold.

Does hacer frío describe a person?

No. It describes the weather, not someone feeling cold.

How does hacer frío change in the past?

Hizo frío means “it was cold”.

How does hacer frío change in the future?

Hará frío means “it will be cold”.

What is the opposite of hacer frío?

Hacer calor means that the weather is hot.

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