Deshielo (en. Thaw)

/des'je.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Process by which ice melts.
Translation: The thawing of glaciers is a concerning phenomenon.
El deshielo de los glaciares es un fenómeno preocupante.
Translation: Result of the melting process of ice.
Translation: The thaw has caused the rise in sea levels.
El deshielo ha provocado el aumento del nivel del mar.
Translation: Climatic phenomenon related to global warming.
Translation: Thawing in the Arctic affects local wildlife.
El deshielo en el Ártico afecta la fauna del lugar.

Etymology

Translation: Derives from 'des-' which means 'opposite of' and 'ice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: global thaw
Translation: Phenomenon of increased temperatures that causes the melting of ice on a planetary level.
deshielo global
Translation: accelerated thaw
Translation: Thawing process that occurs more quickly than normal.
deshielo acelerado

Related Words

Translation: ice
Translation: Solid state of water at low temperatures.
hielo
Translation: glacier
Translation: Ice mass that moves slowly due to gravity.
glaciar
Translation: global warming
Translation: Gradual increase in temperatures in the Earth's atmosphere.
calentamiento global

Slang Meanings

Translation: emotional thaw
Translation: After the argument, there was an emotional thaw between them.
Después de la discusión, hubo un deshielo emocional entre ellos.
Translation: social thaw
Translation: The social thaw in the community was evident after the crisis.
El deshielo social en la comunidad fue evidente tras la crisis.