cool

• Adjetivo que se usa para describir algo como excelente, moderno o impresionante.

An adjective used to describe something as excellent, fashionable, or impressive.

1. Moderately coldA1formal

   Of or at a fairly low temperature, but not cold enough to be unpleasant.

   Fresco (temperatura moderadamente baja)

   • The water in the lake was cool and refreshing.
   • A cool breeze blew through the open window.
   • Store the wine in a cool, dark place.

   Sinónimosbriskchillycrispfreshnippy

   Antónimoshottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellentA1informal

   Used to express approval or admiration; very good, stylish, or impressive.

   Cool (aprobación o admiración)

   • That's a really cool jacket you're wearing.
   • It was cool to meet my favorite singer.
   • He thinks he's so cool with his new car.

   Sinónimosawesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   Antónimoslameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composedB1informal

   Not excited, nervous, or upset; able to stay calm in a difficult situation.

   Tranquilo y sereno

   • She remained cool during the emergency.
   • Keep cool and don't let them provoke you.
   • He's a cool customer under pressure.

   Sinónimoscalmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   Antónimosagitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendlyB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

   Frío, indiferente

   • She gave him a cool reception after the argument.
   • His response was cool and distant.
   • The audience was cool towards the new performer.

   Sinónimosaloofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   Antónimoscordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• Sustantivo que designa una temperatura moderada o baja, así como un estado de calma y dominio de sí mismo.

A noun referring to a moderate or low temperature, or a state of calmness and composure.

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1. Moderate coldB1formal

   A state or quality of being moderately cold; coolness.

   Frío moderado

   • The cool of the evening was refreshing after the hot day.
   • She enjoyed the cool of the shade under the tree.
   • The cool of the morning air woke him up.

   Sinónimoschillchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfreshness

   Antónimosheatwarmth

2. Composure or calmnessB2informal

   A state of being calm, controlled, and unemotional.

   Serenidad o compostura

   • He kept his cool during the heated argument.
   • She lost her cool when she saw the mess.
   • Maintaining your cool in a crisis is important.

   Sinónimosaplombcalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseself-controlself-possessionserenity

   Antónimosagitationanxietydistressexcitementfrenzyhysteriapanicperturbation

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de bajar la temperatura de algo o de reducir la excitación, el enfado o la intensidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something less hot, or of becoming less excited, angry, or intense.

1. Reduce temperatureA2formal

   To make something become less hot or to lower its temperature.

   Enfriar

   • She cooled the soup by blowing on it.
   • The fan helps cool the room during summer.
   • He cooled the engine by adding water.

   Sinónimoschillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   Antónimosheatwarm

2. A2formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

   Enfriarse

   • The coffee cooled quickly in the cold air.
   • Let the cake cool before frosting it.
   • The metal cooled after being removed from the furnace.

   Sinónimoschillcool downcool off

   Antónimosheatwarm

3. Calm downB1informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   calmarse

   • He needed some time to cool down after the argument.
   • She took a deep breath to cool her temper.
   • The situation cooled after the mediator intervened.

   Sinónimoscalm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   Antónimosagitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

Variantes phrasalcool downcool off