Spanish Phrase
Hace bastante frío.
Meaning
The sentence means 'It's quite cold.' It conveys that the temperature is noticeably low, but not necessarily extreme. The use of 'bastante' adds a nuance of moderate intensity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on chilly weather, for example during a cool autumn morning or a breezy winter day. It's suitable for casual conversation with friends, family, or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hacebastantefrío
Impersonal verb 'hacer'
In weather expressions, the verb 'hacer' is used impersonally to describe conditions, e.g., 'hace calor' (it's hot).
Adverb 'bastante'
Bastante means 'quite' or 'fairly' and modifies adjectives or adverbs, indicating a moderate to strong degree.
Adjective 'frío' (masculine)
When describing weather, 'frío' stays in its masculine singular form regardless of the speaker's gender.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te gusta salir a correr ahora?
Do you like to go running now?
Hace bastante frío, mejor lo dejamos para mañana.
It's quite cold, let's leave it for tomorrow.
✕Common Mistakes
Hace bastante fríó.
Avoid adding an accent to 'frío'; the accent is only on the 'i' in the infinitive form.
Hace mucho bastante frío.
Do not combine two degree modifiers; choose either 'mucho' or 'bastante'.
Hace bastante frías.
The adjective stays masculine singular in weather expressions.
↔Alternatives
Hace mucho frío.
It's very cold.
Hace un poco de frío.
It's a little cold.
Hace un frío tremendo.
It's terribly cold.
Hace frío.
It's cold.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, people often comment on the weather as a conversation starter. Using 'bastante' sounds natural and slightly informal; in formal settings you might prefer 'bastante frío' or simply 'hace frío' to keep it neutral. In some regions, especially in high‑altitude areas, locals may say 'hace bastante frío' even when temperatures are below freezing, reflecting their adaptation to colder climates.