freddo
cold
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈfred.do/
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Cultural Note
While Italy is associated with warmth, northern cities like Milan, Turin, and Bologna have cold, foggy winters. The expression 'fa un freddo cane' (it's dog cold) is a colorful way Italians describe bitter cold. Italians are famously sensitive to cold drafts ('corrente d'aria'), which many believe cause illness.
📝 Example Sentences
Che freddo! Mettiti la sciarpa.
How cold! Put on your scarf.
L'acqua del lago è troppo fredda per nuotare.
The lake water is too cold for swimming.
D'inverno il nord Italia è molto freddo.
In winter, northern Italy is very cold.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | fredde |
| masculine_plural | freddi |
| feminine_singular | fredda |
| masculine_singular | freddo |