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    Congelado (en. Frozen)

    /konxeˈlaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has been cooled to sub-zero temperatures, especially food.
    Frozen fish can be preserved for months.
    El pescado congelado se puede conservar por meses.
    Describes a state or situation marked by a lack of activity or dynamism.
    The negotiation was frozen until further notice.
    La negociación quedó congelada hasta nuevo aviso.
    It is used to describe something that is in a state of stoppage or paralysis.
    The project has been frozen for a year.
    El proyecto está congelado desde hace un año.

    Etymology

    From the verb "congelar," which comes from the Latin 'congelare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    frozen by the cold
    State of being very cold to the point of experiencing discomfort.
    congelado por el frío
    frozen employment
    Situation where no new job positions are being created.
    empleo congelado

    Related Words

    to freeze
    To subject something to a temperature below the freezing point.
    congelar
    to defrost
    To transition from a frozen state to a liquid or soft one.
    descongelar
    ice cream
    Substance in a state of freezing, generally sweet.
    helado

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a situation with no options.
    They are frozen not knowing what to do with their lives.
    Están congelados sin saber qué hacer con sus vidas.
    To feel very cold emotionally.
    She feels frozen after the argument.
    Ella se siente congelada después de la discusión.