Meaning
To describe the current weather or ambient temperature.
Cultural Background
Brazilians often use 'fazendo' (making) for weather, e.g., 'Está fazendo calor'. In Portugal, weather talk is often more formal and precise regarding seasonal changes. Weather is the ultimate 'neutral' topic for starting conversations with strangers.
Use 'Tá'
In casual conversation, Brazilians almost always drop the 'Es-' and just say 'Tá frio'.
Don't use 'Ser'
Never say 'É frio' for weather. It sounds like you are describing a permanent characteristic of the planet.
Meaning
To describe the current weather or ambient temperature.
Use 'Tá'
In casual conversation, Brazilians almost always drop the 'Es-' and just say 'Tá frio'.
Don't use 'Ser'
Never say 'É frio' for weather. It sounds like you are describing a permanent characteristic of the planet.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
Hoje _____ muito frio.
We use 'estar' for temporary weather states.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to say it is hot.
Standard Portuguese uses 'estar' for weather.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesHoje _____ muito frio.
We use 'estar' for temporary weather states.
Choose the natural way to say it is hot.
Standard Portuguese uses 'estar' for weather.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, for temporary states like weather, mood, and location.
It's an idiomatic way to say the weather is 'making' a certain temperature.
Related Phrases
Está um dia lindo
similarIt is a beautiful day
O tempo está bom
similarThe weather is good
Está chovendo
builds onIt is raining
