chilly

• Describe una temperatura que es bastante fría, pero no extremadamente fría, y que puede causar incomodidad o sensación de escalofrío. También puede referirse a una actitud poco amistosa o distante.

Describes a temperature that is cold enough to be uncomfortable.

1. Unpleasantly coldA2formal

   Appreciably or disagreeably cold in temperature.

   Frío desagradable

   • The morning air was chilly, so she wore a jacket.
   • It's a bit chilly outside; you might need a scarf.
   • The water in the lake was too chilly for swimming.

   Sinónimosbittercoldcoolcrispfreezingfrigidfrostyicynippyparkypiercingrawwintry

   Antónimosbalmyhotmildtepidwarm

2. Lacking warmth of feelingB2formal

   Not characterized by emotion; unfriendly or distant in manner.

   Frío, sin cordialidad

   • He gave her a chilly stare across the room.
   • The reception was chilly, with no one offering a greeting.
   • Her response was chilly and dismissive.

   Sinónimosaloofcoldcooldistantfrigidfrostyicyindifferentreservedunemotionalunfriendly

   Antónimosaffectionatecordialfriendlywarmwelcoming

• Sustantivo que designa un pimiento pequeño, muy picante y ardiente, usado a menudo en la cocina para dar sabor o picor.

A noun referring to a small, very hot and pungent pepper, often used in cooking to add spice.

1. Hot pepperA2formalculinary

   A small, very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency, often used in cooking to add heat.

   Chile picante

   • She added a chopped chilly to the curry for extra spice.
   • The recipe calls for two fresh chillies.
   • Be careful not to touch your eyes after handling a chilly.

   Sinónimoschilechilichili pepperhot pepper