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to freeze up
[phrase form: freeze]
01
congelarse, quedarse inmóvil
to become solid or immobile due to cold temperatures, often leading to a lack of functionality
Example
The car 's engine froze up in the bitter winter cold, and it would n't start.
El motor del coche se congeló en el amargo frío invernal, y no quería arrancar.
The pipes in the house froze up during the deep freeze, causing a plumbing disaster.
Las tuberías de la casa se congelaron durante el intenso frío, causando un desastre de plomería.
02
congelarse, bloquearse
to become mentally immobilized or unable to function effectively due to fear, anxiety, or nervousness
Example
She froze up when she had to speak in front of the large audience.
Se congeló cuando tuvo que hablar frente a la gran audiencia.
In the face of danger, he froze up and could n't react.
Frente al peligro, se congeló y no pudo reaccionar.
03
congelarse, bloquearse
to stop functioning due to issues such as technical glitches or mental blocks
Example
The computer screen froze up, and it had to be restarted.
La pantalla de la computadora se congeló, y tuvo que ser reiniciada.
When the exam began, her mind froze up, and she could n't recall the answers.
Cuando comenzó el examen, su mente se bloqueó y no pudo recordar las respuestas.
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