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    Glacial (en. Glacial)

    /ɡlaθiˈal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Lost in ice or belonging to an ice age.
    The landscape was glacial and desolate.
    El paisaje era glacial y desolado.
    Refers to something extremely cold.
    In winter, temperatures reach glacial levels.
    En el invierno, las temperaturas alcanzan niveles glaciares.
    Denotes a distant or cold character or behavior.
    His reception was glacial, as if he didn't know me.
    Su recepción fue glacial, como si no me conociera.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'glacialis', which means 'pertaining to ice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glacial point
    An extreme point of cold.
    punto glacial
    glacial attitude
    A distant and cold attitude towards someone.
    actitud glacial
    glacial silence
    A silence that feels uncomfortable or tense.
    silencio glacial

    Related Words

    glaciers
    Large masses of ice that move slowly.
    glaciares
    ice
    Frozen water in solid form.
    hielo
    cold
    Low thermal sensation or low temperature.
    frío

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something very slow or that doesn't move.
    Ticket sales were glacial, there was no one in line.
    La venta de entradas fue glacial, no había nadie en la cola.
    To describe a bland or unwelcoming interaction.
    The meeting was glacial, nobody wanted to talk.
    La reunión fue glacial, nadie quería hablar.