cool

• Adjetivo usado para descrever algo ou alguém como excelente, legal, moderno ou impressionante; também pode indicar calma ou sangue-frio.

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.

   Frio moderado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbriskchillycrispfreshnippy

   Antônimoshottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellentA1informal

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

   Legal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosawesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   Antônimoslameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composedB1informal

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

   Calmo e controlado

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

   Sinônimoscalmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   Antônimosagitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendlyB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

   Frio

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

   Sinônimosaloofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   Antônimoscordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• Substantivo que se refere a uma temperatura moderadamente baixa ou agradavelmente fria, bem como ao estado de calma e autocontrole.

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.

   Frescor

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschillchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfreshness

   Antônimosheatwarmth

2. Composure or calmnessB2informal

   A state of being calm, controlled, and unemotional.

   Calma

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaplombcalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseself-controlself-possessionserenity

   Antônimosagitationanxietydistressexcitementfrenzyhysteriapanicperturbation

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a temperatura de algo ou de diminuir a excitação, a raiva ou a intensidade de algo.

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.

   Esfriar

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

   Sinônimoschillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   Antônimosheatwarm

2. A2formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

   Esfriar

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

   Sinônimoschillcool downcool off

   Antônimosheatwarm

3. Calm downB1informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   Acalmar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   Antônimosagitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

Variantes phrasalcool downcool off