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How to Say "The soup is cold" in Spanish
Politely inform your server if your soup isn't the right temperature at a restaurant.
La sopa está fría.
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Use this phrase when your soup arrives at the table and it's not hot enough. It's a direct but polite way to let the staff know there's an issue with your order.
Alternatives
- La sopa está helada.Use if the soup is extremely cold, almost frozen.
- La sopa no está caliente.A more direct way to state the problem, less common than 'está fría'.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'es' instead of 'está'
Use 'está' for temporary conditions like temperature, not 'es' which is for permanent characteristics.
Confusing 'fría' with 'frío'
'Fría' is the feminine form, agreeing with 'la sopa' (the soup).
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it's expected to politely point out issues with food temperature to ensure a good dining experience.
Frequently asked
how to say soup is cold in spanish
The most common way is 'La sopa está fría.' This clearly communicates that the soup is not hot enough.
what is the difference between es and esta for cold
Use 'está' for temporary states like temperature ('está fría'), while 'es' describes inherent qualities ('el hielo es frío' - ice is cold).
how to complain about food temperature in spanish restaurant
You can say 'La sopa está fría' or 'La carne está fría' (the meat is cold). It's generally acceptable to mention if food isn't served at the expected temperature.
