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Jan 2025
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170: Learn the Word for Cold in Italian ...

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Learn how to say cold in Italian. You’ll see key phrases with the word cold, plus common mistakes to avoid.

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Today's Italian words:
Che freddo! = How cold
Hai freddo? = Are you cold?
Non fa freddo = It’s not cold
Muoio di freddo = I’m dying of cold

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