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fresquito

pleasantly cool

adjective frehs-KEE-toh Rare

Also means

nice and fresh

Usage Note

Fresquito is an affectionate diminutive of fresco, meaning agreeably cool rather than cold. Speakers use it to describe a gentle breeze, a refreshing drink, or mild weather that is welcome rather than uncomfortable. It can also carry mild irony — ¡Está fresquito! said with a shiver implies it is actually rather cold.

Examples

"Esta mañana está fresquito."

Natural Translation

This morning it's pleasantly cool.

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