Congelar (en. Freeze)

/konxeˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To cause a liquid to become solid due to low temperature.

Example Sentence: It is necessary to freeze water to obtain ice.

Es necesario congelar el agua para obtener hielo.

Definition: To temporarily interrupt the functioning of something.

Example Sentence: I decided to freeze my subscriptions for a while.

Decidí congelar mis suscripciones por un tiempo.

Definition: To stop in time, especially a situation or circumstance.

Example Sentence: The economic crisis has frozen many investment projects.

La crisis económica ha congelado muchos proyectos de inversión.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'congelare', which means 'to solidify by cold'.

Common Phrase: freeze assets

Meaning: To stop the use or movement of financial assets.

congelar los activos

Common Phrase: freeze time

Meaning: To keep a situation unchanged.

congelar el tiempo

Common Phrase: freeze the account

Meaning: To temporarily suspend access to an account or service.

congelar la cuenta

Related Word: ice

Description: Water in solid state, a product of freezing.

hielo

Related Word: freezer

Description: Appliance used to freeze food.

freezer

Related Word: cold

Description: State of matter at low temperature.

frío

Slang Meaning: To be still or motionless.

Slang Example: When he saw his crush, he froze in surprise.

Cuando vio a su enamorada, se congeló de la sorpresa.

Slang Meaning: To feel very cold.

Slang Example: I'm frozen! I need a coat.

¡Estoy congelado! Necesito un abrigo.