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Fa un freddo polare

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

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How it works

This expression uses the verb 'fare' (to do/make) impersonally to describe weather conditions, common in Italian. 'Fa' is the third-person singular present tense of 'fare'. 'Un freddo polare' literally translates to 'a polar cold', where 'freddo' is a noun meaning 'cold' and 'polare' is an adjective meaning 'polar', emphasizing the intensity of the cold. The structure 'Fa + indefinite article + noun + adjective' is typical for expressing weather.

Sample sentences

Oggi fa un freddo polare, non uscire senza sciarpa e guanti.

Today it's freezing cold, don't go out without a scarf and gloves.

Non mi aspettavo che a maggio facesse già un freddo polare qui in montagna.

I didn't expect it to be freezing cold here in the mountains already in May.

Quando nevica così, fa sempre un freddo polare.

When it snows like this, it's always freezing cold.

Quick facts

intensityAdjective:'Polare' (polar) is a common adjective used to intensify 'freddo' (cold) or 'gelo' (frost/ice), indicating an extreme level of coldness.

impersonalVerbUsage:The verb 'fare' is frequently used impersonally for weather in Italian, similar to 'il fait' in French or 'es ist' in German for some expressions, but 'fa' is specific to Italian weather phrases (e.g., Fa caldo, Fa freddo, Fa bel tempo).

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Example

Oggi fa un freddo polare, non uscire senza sciarpa e guanti.

Today it's freezing cold, don't go out without a scarf and gloves.

Non mi aspettavo che a maggio facesse già un freddo polare qui in montagna.

I didn't expect it to be freezing cold here in the mountains already in May.