Helados (en. Ice creams)

/eˈlaðos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A cold and sweet dessert that is served in portions and made with dairy ingredients.
I love eating fruit ice creams in the summer.
Me encanta comer helados de frutas en el verano.
A product obtained by freezing a mixture of milk, sugar, and other flavors.
Artisan ice creams are the most delicious.
Los helados artesanales son los más deliciosos.
A variety of frozen desserts that can be creamy or lighter.
Yogurt ice creams are lower in calories.
Los helados de yogur son más bajos en calorías.

Etymology

From Latin 'gelatus', which means 'frozen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ice creams
indicates a state of freezing or extreme cooling.
a helados
to make ice creams
to prepare frozen dessert in an artisanal way.
hacer helados

Related Words

sorbet
Frozen dessert made mainly of fruits and sugar.
sorbete
gelato
A creamier and denser variety of Italian ice cream.
gelato
slush
Cold drink made from crushed ice and flavorings.
granizado

Slang Meanings

Expression of enthusiasm for something that is extremely good.
That movie was ice creams, the best I've ever seen.
Esa película fue helados, la mejor que he visto.
Indicates a state of extreme cold, like being 'frozen'.
Today it's so cold that I'm frozen.
Hoy hace tanto frío que estoy helado.