Cold Meaning in English
word
/ˈkoʊɫd/
kohld
/kˈəʊld/
kohld
Definition
Cold describes low temperature, or the feeling of being chilly. It is also used as a noun for a common illness with a runny nose and sneezing.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both meanings: as an adjective (the weather is cold) and a noun (I have a cold). For illness, always use 'a cold', not 'cold'. 'Cold' can describe temperature (literal and figurative, like 'a cold welcome'). Don't confuse with 'flu' (more severe illness).
Spanish: frío - resfriadoPortuguese (BR): frio - resfriadoPortuguese (PT): frio - constipaçãoChinese (Simplified): 冷 - 感冒Chinese (Traditional): 冷 - 感冒Hindi: ठंडा - सर्दी (बीमारी)Arabic: بارد - زكامBengali: ঠান্ডা - সর্দি (রোগ)Russian: холодный - простудаJapanese: 寒い - 風邪 (びょうき)Vietnamese: lạnh - cảm lạnhKorean: 춥다 - 감기Turkish: soğuk - soğuk algınlığıUrdu: سرد - زکام (نزلہ)Indonesian: dingin - masuk angin
Example Sentences
Why are your hands so cold?
natural
It is very cold outside today.
basic
She has a cold and is staying home.
basic
The water is too cold to swim.
basic
I caught a nasty cold last week and couldn’t go to work.
natural
She gave me a very cold look and walked away.
natural