Helada (en. Frost)
/eˈlaða/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Natural phenomenon where the temperature falls below 0°C, causing the formation of ice.
The night frost damaged the garden plants.
La helada nocturna dañó las plantas del jardín.
Layer or cover of ice that forms on a surface.
In the morning, the car was covered by frost.
En la mañana, el coche estaba cubierto por una helada.
Freezing of moisture in the air that affects agriculture.
Farmers must protect their crops from frosts.
Los agricultores deben proteger sus cultivos de las heladas.
Etymology
From the verb "helar," which comes from the Latin 'gelare,' meaning 'to freeze.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
frost in the field
Reference to the effects of frost on agriculture.
helada en el campo
frost night
It refers to a night when frosts form.
noche de helada
frost cover
It describes the layer of ice that forms on a surface.
cobertura de helada
Related Words
freeze
Verb that means to freeze or to cause something to become ice.
helar
frost
Thin layer of ice that forms on the ground or on plants.
escarcha
freezing
Phenomenon of transitioning from liquid state to solid state due to cold temperatures.
congelación
Slang Meanings
To feel very cold or frozen.
After playing in the snow, I feel frozen.
Después de jugar en la nieve, me siento helada.
A situation that is difficult to handle or resolve.
This problem is a total freeze; I don't know how to solve it.
Este problema es una helada total, no sé cómo solucionarlo.