chilly conditions
[ˈtʃɪli kənˈdɪʃənz]
noun phrase
condições frias
1. weather or environmental circumstances characterized by a moderately cold temperature that is uncomfortable but not severely freezing
The chilly conditions made us wear jackets during the outdoor event.
As condições frias nos fizeram usar jaquetas durante o evento ao ar livre.
2. a cold or unfriendly atmosphere in social or interpersonal contexts
There were chilly conditions between the two colleagues after their argument.
Havia condições frias entre os dois colegas após sua discussão.
3. unfavorable or hostile circumstances in a situation
The chilly conditions in the market discouraged new investors.
As condições frias no mercado desestimularam novos investidores.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'condições frias' is used both literally for weather conditions and metaphorically for social tensions. North Americans often use 'chilly' as a metaphor for unfriendly atmospheres more frequently than for actual temperature. This phrase is universally understood across English-speaking regions and Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
it's mad cold out there
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