cool
gb/kˈul/ us/kˈul/
A1
Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
informal
A2
property
1
Good or impressive
Very good, interesting, or popular in style.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is cool
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cool' meaning 'good' with 'cool' meaning 'slightly cold'. Context decides the meaning.
Sinónimos
awesome (More emphatic and enthusiastic than 'cool'.)
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stylish (Focuses more on fashion and appearance.)
Antónimos
lame (Slang for boring or unimpressive.)
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uncool (Direct opposite in the same informal register.)
Colocaciones
look cool
|sound cool
|cool idea
|cool place
|cool outfit
Temas
daily life
|pop culture
|emotions
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- That new café is really cool.
- He’s such a cool guy to hang out with.
- Your shoes look so cool with that jacket.
- It’s a cool movie that everyone is talking about.
- She has a cool way of telling stories.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This car is cool.
- My brother is a cool person.
- That game is cool to play.
- Her dress is very cool.
- This song is cool.
adjective
A1
property
2
Slightly cold in temperature
A little bit cold, but not very cold.
Patrón de uso:
[something] feels cool
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes overuse 'cold' when 'cool' would be more natural for mild temperatures.
Sinónimos
chilly (Slightly colder and can feel less pleasant.)
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refreshing (Pleasantly cool, often used for drinks or air.)
Antónimos
warm (Having a moderately high temperature.)
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hot (Having a high temperature.)
Colocaciones
cool breeze
|cool water
|cool air
|keep cool
|cool shade
Temas
weather
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The evening air was cool and fresh.
- I like my drinks cool, not ice-cold.
- It’s nice to walk in the cool shade on a hot day.
- The room stayed cool even in the afternoon sun.
- These tiles feel cool under my feet.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The water is cool.
- I like the cool wind.
- The room is cool now.
- My hands are cool.
- The night air is cool.
Verbo
A2
action
3
Make or become less hot
To make something less hot, or to become less hot.
Patrón de uso:
to cool [something] down/off
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cool' as a verb with 'chill', which can sound too cold in some contexts.
Sinónimos
chill ('Chill' often means to make something very cold, especially in a fridge.)
Antónimos
heat (To make something hotter.)
Colocaciones
cool down
|cool off
|let [food] cool
Temas
cooking
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Let the cake cool before you cut it.
- The soup needs to cool down before serving.
- She cooled the tea with a few ice cubes.
- The air cooled as the sun went down.
- We waited for the engine to cool off.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Let the food cool.
- The tea will cool soon.
- Wait for the soup to cool.
- The room will cool at night.
- I put water on my face to cool it.
adjective
B1
property
4
Calm and composed
Calm and not angry or excited, even in hard situations.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] stays/keeps/remains cool
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with 'cool' meaning 'good'. Context and verbs like 'stay' help clarify it.
Sinónimos
calm ('Calm' is more general and formal; 'cool' can sound more casual.)
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collected ('Collected' implies being in control of emotions.)
Antónimos
agitated (Showing nervousness or anxiety.)
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upset (Emotionally disturbed or angry.)
Colocaciones
stay cool
|keep your cool
|remain cool
Temas
emotions
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She stayed cool under pressure.
- He’s always cool in an emergency.
- Try to keep your cool during the meeting.
- He remained cool despite the bad news.
- It’s important to stay cool when dealing with complaints.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I try to stay cool at work.
- She stays cool in class.
- He keeps his cool with children.
- We must remain cool in danger.
- Stay cool when you speak to him.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
cool
AFI
GB/kˈul/
US/kˈul/
Sílabas y acento
cool (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cool)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: cool
- Comparative: cooler
- Superlative: coolest
Verb
- Base: cool
- 3rd Person Singular: cools
- Present Participle: cooling
- Past: cooled
Familia de palabras
Forms
Core family
coolness
noun
coolly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncool
adjective
Advanced or less common
coolant
noun
Expresiones
cool down
1/kˈul dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Become less hot or angry
To become less hot, or to become calmer after being angry or excited.
Ejemplos
- The coffee will cool down in a few minutes.
- He went for a walk to cool down after the argument.
cool down
2/kˈul dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
become or make cooler
If you cool down, you become less hot.
Ejemplos
- Temperatures should cool down by Friday.
- Drink water and sit in the shade if you need to cool down.
cool off
2/kˈul ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Reduce heat or emotion
To make something less hot, or to become calmer after anger or excitement.
Ejemplos
- They opened the windows to cool off the room.
- She took a break to cool off after the stressful meeting.
keep your cool
3/kˈip jˈʊɹ kˈul/
idiom
Stay calm under pressure
To stay calm and not get angry or upset when something bad happens.
Ejemplos
- Even when everyone was shouting, she kept her cool.
- It’s important to keep your cool during negotiations.
play it cool
4/plˈeɪ ˈɪt kˈul/
idiom
informal
Act calmly and casually
To act calm and not show what you are really feeling or thinking.
Ejemplos
- He played it cool even though he was very nervous inside.
- She decided to play it cool and wait for him to call first.
stay cool
5/stˈeɪ kˈul/
fixed phrase
informal
Remain calm or relaxed
To keep calm and not get worried or upset.
Ejemplos
- Stay cool—everything will be fine.
- He told me to stay cool during the interview.