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    Iceberg (en. Iceberg)

    /ais.bɛʁɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large block of ice that floats in the sea.
    The Titanic hit an iceberg in 1912.
    El Titanic chocó contra un iceberg en 1912.
    Visible part of a large ice mass, of which only a small fraction is seen.
    Most of the iceberg is underwater.
    La mayoría del iceberg está bajo el agua.
    Icon of warning about hidden or not obvious dangers.
    The iceberg of problems in the company became evident during the audit.
    El iceberg de problemas en la empresa se hizo evidente durante la auditoría.

    Etymology

    From the English 'ice' (ice) and 'berg' (mountain).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    see the iceberg
    Realizing the most visible part of a problem, without knowing it completely.
    ver el iceberg
    it's not just the tip of the iceberg
    Indicates that there is much more than meets the eye.
    no es sólo la punta del iceberg
    fish beneath the iceberg
    Seeking to solve problems that are hidden.
    pescar bajo el iceberg

    Related Words

    ice
    Solid substance that results from the freezing of water.
    hielo
    glacier
    Mass of ice that moves slowly due to gravity.
    glaciar
    water
    Transparent liquid substance essential for life.
    agua

    Slang Meanings

    Complicated or difficult situation.
    This project is an iceberg, it seems simple but is more complicated than it appears.
    Este proyecto es un iceberg, parece simple pero es más complicado de lo que parece.
    Problems that are not visible at first glance.
    What happens in that relationship is just the tip of the iceberg.
    Lo que ocurre en esa relación es solo la punta del iceberg.