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"It's cold" in Italian: fa freddo
fa freddo
It's cold in Italian is fa freddo. Stronger: fa molto freddo. Indoors: fa freddo qui. Opposite of fa caldo.
January morning
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How to pronounce fa freddo
Say it
fah FREHD-doh
/fa ˈfred.do/
Fa freddo: fah FREHD-doh. Double d. Stress FREHD.
"It's cold" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| fa freddo | it's cold Weather or rooms. | Weather or rooms. |
| fa molto freddo | it's very cold Stronger. | Stronger. |
| che freddo! | what cold! Exclamation. | Exclamation. |
| oggi fa freddo | it's cold today Day focus. | Day focus. |
How to use fa freddo in real life
- 1January morning
Metti la sciarpa: fuori fa freddo.
Put on the scarf: it's cold outside.
Advice.
- 2Underheated flat
In casa fa freddo—alzo il termosifone.
It's cold at home—I'm turning up the radiator.
Indoor.
- 3Mountain wind
Lassù fa freddo anche a maggio.
Up there it's cold even in May.
Altitude.
Mistakes English speakers make with fa freddo
Incorrect: È freddo. (for weather)
Correct: Fa freddo.
Weather cold uses fare: fa freddo.
Incorrect: Fa fredda.
Correct: Fa freddo.
Freddo stays masculine in the set phrase.
Good to know
Fa freddo covers damp Po Valley winters and sharp Alpine air. Italians layer scarves early. Bars stay warm social hubs—order something hot and thaw.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding coats before leaving
ChatPal
Porto il piumino? Fa freddo?
Shall I bring the puffer? Is it cold?
You
Sì—stamattina fa freddo davvero.
Yes—this morning it's really cold.
ChatPal
Ok. Se fa freddo così, prendo anche i guanti.
Ok. If it's this cold, I'll take gloves too.
You
Bravo—il vento morde.
Good—the wind bites.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It's cold" in Italian
It's cold?
Fa freddo.
Very cold?
Fa molto freddo.
Exclamation?
Che freddo!
Opposite?
Fa caldo.
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