chilly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtʃɪli/ AmE /ˈtʃɪli/

adjective en → es

1 COOL [attributive], [predicative] A2

slightly cold, especially in the air or weather

frío, fresco, helado (en el aire o en la temperatura)

  • It is chilly.
  • a chilly day

Collocations chilly morning · chilly breeze

  • It's a bit chilly today, so you might want to wear a jacket.

    Hoy hace un poco de frío, así que quizás quieras ponerte una chaqueta.

2 UNWELCOMING [attributive], [predicative] B1

unfriendly or unfriendly in a way that makes someone feel unwelcome or uncomfortable

desagradable, frío (en la actitud)

  • be chilly to somebody

Collocations chilly reception · chilly atmosphere

  • She gave me a chilly reception when I arrived.

    Me dio una recepción fría cuando llegué.