Friagem is a Portuguese word pronounced as /fɾi.ˈa.ʒẽ/. The word is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese and refers to extremely cold weather. The spelling of "friagem" is unique due to the high frequency of vowels in Portuguese. The letter "i" in the middle of the word indicates the short /i/ sound, while the tilde on the letter "a" indicates the nasal sound /ẽ/. The combination of the consonants "g" and "e" at the end of the word creates the nasal sound /ʒẽ/.
The word "friagem" comes from the Portuguese language. Its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "frigidum", meaning "cold" or "chill". In Portuguese, "friagem" specifically refers to a sudden drop in temperature or a spell of cold weather.