Hielo (en. Ice)

/ˈjelo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Solid state of water, which forms at sub-zero temperatures.

Ice forms on the lake during winter.

El hielo se forma en el lago durante el invierno.

Any surface or mass of ice, such as those found in glaciers.

Glaciers are made of ancient ice.

Los glaciares están hechos de hielo antiguo.

Cubes or pieces of ice used to cool drinks.

I added ice to my drink to make it cooler.

Agregué hielo a mi bebida para que esté más fresca.

It comes from the Latin 'gelum', which means ice or cold.

on ice

It refers to being very cold or frozen.

a hielo

ice in the veins

It is used to describe someone who remains calm in tense situations.

hielo en las venas

break the ice

To do something to initiate a conversation or reduce tension between people.

romper el hielo

icebox

Utensil for storing ice.

hielera

glacier

Large mass of ice that moves slowly.

glaciar

cold

Sensation caused by low temperature.

frío

Loss or shortage of money.

After paying the bills, I had ice left in my wallet.

Después de pagar las cuentas, me quedó hielo en la billetera.

Something that is very cold or frozen.

That place is so cold that I can't stay there for long.

Ese lugar es tan hielo que no puedo quedarme mucho tiempo.