Accordfrio
o frio
cold
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How do you say frio in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce frio in Portuguese?
frio is pronounced /u ˈfɾiu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O frio intenso do inverno deixou toda a cidade coberta de gelo.
The intense cold of winter left the entire city covered in ice. (masculine: 'o frio intenso' - article + adjective both masculine)
Este frio extremo é perigoso para os idosos que vivem sozinhos.
This extreme cold is dangerous for elderly people who live alone. (masculine: 'este frio extremo' - demonstrative + noun + adjective all masculine, showing agreement that emphasizes the severity of the weather phenomenon)
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Why is it masculine?
Frio is masculine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "frigidus," which was a masculine adjective, and Portuguese preserved the masculine gender classification of its Latin ancestor. The -o ending in Portuguese typically marks masculine adjectives, aligning with the masculine -us ending that was common in Latin.
What is the Portuguese word for cold?
The Portuguese word for cold is o frio — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | freddo | il | masculine |
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