cold snap

• Período breve y repentino de clima muy frío, que suele producirse después de una temporada de temperaturas más suaves.

A sudden, brief period of very cold weather, often occurring after a period of milder temperatures.

1. Sudden cold weatherB1formal

   A brief period of very cold weather that occurs suddenly.

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   • A cold snap hit the region last week, dropping temperatures below freezing.
   • The garden was damaged by an unexpected cold snap in early spring.
   • People are advised to stay indoors during the cold snap.