Nevera (en. Refrigerator)
/neˈbeɾa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Furniture with a cooling system used to preserve food and beverages.
Food stays fresh in the refrigerator.
La comida se mantiene fresca en la nevera.
Cavity or device that allows storing food products at low temperatures.
Ice cream can be stored in the refrigerator.
El helado se puede guardar en la nevera.
An essential appliance in modern kitchens.
I need to buy a new refrigerator because mine is broken.
Necesito comprar una nueva nevera porque la mía está rota.
Etymology
From Latin 'nivea', meaning 'of snow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
put something in the refrigerator
To store food or drink in the refrigerator to cool or preserve it.
poner algo en la nevera
take something out of the refrigerator
To remove food or drink from the refrigerator for use or consumption.
sacar algo de la nevera
there is no space in the refrigerator
Indicates that the refrigerator is full and cannot store more.
no hay espacio en la nevera
Related Words
refrigeration
Cooling process to preserve food.
refrigeración
food
Foods that can be stored in a refrigerator.
comida
drinks
Liquids that are usually cooled in a refrigerator.
bebidas
Slang Meanings
Fridge
I'm going to put the beers in the fridge to cool them.
Voy a meter las cervezas en el frigo para que se enfríen.
Big fridge
That big fridge is so full that nothing else fits.
Ese neverón está tan lleno que no cabe nada más.