Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Hace frío (It's cold)
Learn to describe cold weather using 'Hace frío.'
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly say 'Hace frío' to describe cold weather.
Answer the question '¿Qué tiempo hace?' with 'Hace frío'.
Add the word 'mucho' to express 'It's very cold'.
Identify at least three articles of clothing worn when 'hace frío'.
Recognize 'Hace frío' in a spoken sentence.
Associate the season 'el invierno' (winter) with 'Hace frío'.
Brrr! 🥶 When you look outside and see snow, what do you say in Spanish to tell your friend it's chilly?
In this lesson, we will learn the super important Spanish phrase 'Hace frío' which means 'It's cold'. We will learn how to say it, when to say it, and what clothes we wear when 'hace frío'....
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Hace fríoThe Spanish phrase that means 'It is cold'. This is how we talk about cold weather.Miro por la ventana y veo nieve. ¡Hace frío!
El tiempoThe Spanish word for 'the weather'.El tiempo hoy es frío.
¿Qué tiempo hace?The question you ask to find out about the weather. It means 'What's the weather like?'Amigo: '¿Qué tiempo hace?' Tú: 'Hace frío.'
MuchoA word that means 'a lot' or 'very'. We use it to make the feeling stronger.When it's super, super cold, you say 'Hace mucho frío'.
El inviernoThe Spanish word for the season 'winter', when it is often cold.En el invierno, hace frío y a veces nieva (it snows).
Ropa de inviernoThis means 'winter clothes'. Thes...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Hace' Rule for Weather
Hace + [weather description]
In Spanish, we use the verb 'hacer' (in the form 'hace') to talk about many types of weather. Think of it like saying 'The weather is making coldness'. You always use 'hace' for cold, not 'es'.
Making it Stronger with 'Mucho'
Hace + mucho + frío
To say it's 'very cold', the word 'mucho' goes right after 'hace' and before 'frío'. It adds emphasis, like an exclamation point!
Asking the Right Question
¿Qué tiempo hace?
This is the most common way to ask about the weather. The answer will often start with 'Hace...'. For example, '¿Qué tiempo hace?' -> 'Hace frío'.
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Challenging
Read the story: "Es enero en las montañas. La nieve es blanca y bonita. Para jugar afuera, yo necesito mis botas, mi chaqueta y mis guantes." What is the weather like in the story?
A.Hace mucho calor
B.Llueve (It's raining)
C.Hace viento (It's windy)
D.Hace mucho frío
Challenging
Your friend from Australia visits you in Chicago in December. She is surprised you are wearing a big coat. Why might she be surprised?
A.It is never cold in Chicago.
B.In Australia, December is a hot summer month.
C.People in Australia do not wear coats.
D.She thinks coats are not fashionable.
Challenging
Put these sentences in the correct order to describe getting ready for a cold day. (1) Me pongo el abrigo. (2) Miro por la ventana y veo la nieve. (3) Abro la puerta para salir a jugar.
A.1, 2, 3
B.3, 2, 1
C.2, 1, 3
D.2, 3, 1
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