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to freeze
01
congelar
to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius
Intransitive
Ejemplos
During the winter storm, the branches of the trees froze, creating a picturesque scene of frost-covered landscape.
Durante la tormenta invernal, las ramas de los árboles se congelaron, creando una escena pintoresca de un paisaje cubierto de escarcha.
02
congelar, helar
to cause something to become solid or turn into ice by reducing its temperature
Transitive: to freeze a liquid
Ejemplos
She uses the freezer to freeze ice cubes for her drinks.
Ella usa el congelador para congelar cubitos de hielo para sus bebidas.
03
congelarse
to feel extremely cold
Intransitive
Ejemplos
She could feel her fingers and toes starting to freeze in the frigid wind.
Podía sentir que sus dedos y pies empezaban a congelarse con el viento gélido.
04
helar, congelar
(of the weather) to be very cold
Intransitive
Ejemplos
With temperatures expected to freeze overnight, farmers rushed to protect their crops from frost damage.
Con temperaturas que se espera que congelen durante la noche, los agricultores se apresuraron a proteger sus cultivos del daño por heladas.
05
congelar, ultracongelar
to store food products at a very low temperature to maintain their freshness and quality
Transitive: to freeze food
Ejemplos
Supermarkets freeze meat and seafood to extend their shelf life.
Los supermercados congelan la carne y los mariscos para extender su vida útil.
06
congelar, quedarse inmóvil
to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise
Intransitive
Ejemplos
When she saw the snake slithering across the path, she froze, her mind racing with fear.
Cuando vio la serpiente deslizándose por el camino, se congeló, su mente acelerada por el miedo.
07
helar, ignorar
to look at or treat someone with disapproval, disdain, or indifference
Transitive: to freeze sb
Ejemplos
Even though they were once close friends, she now freezes him whenever they pass each other in the hallway.
Aunque alguna vez fueron amigos cercanos, ahora ella lo ignora cada vez que se cruzan en el pasillo.
08
congelar
to legally prevent money, property, or a bank account from being used or sold
Transitive: to freeze a property or bank account
Ejemplos
The court issued an injunction to freeze the defendant's assets, pending resolution of the lawsuit.
El tribunal emitió una orden judicial para congelar los bienes del acusado, pendiente de la resolución de la demanda.
09
congelar, pausar
to stop a movie or video to look at a particular frame
Transitive: to freeze a movie or video
Ejemplos
The film critic would often freeze the movie at key moments to analyze the composition and cinematography.
El crítico de cine congelaba a menudo la película en momentos clave para analizar la composición y la cinematografía.
10
congelarse, bloquearse
(of software) to stop working properly and no longer respond to actions
Ejemplos
The application froze and I had to restart the computer.
La aplicación se congeló y tuve que reiniciar la computadora.
Freeze
01
an interruption or temporary suspension of progress, activity, or movement
Ejemplos
There was a freeze in hiring across the company.
02
weather conditions cold enough to cause freezing
Ejemplos
Citrus trees are vulnerable during a deep freeze.
03
the act of fixing prices, wages, or other values at a particular level
Ejemplos
The price freeze lasted for six months.
04
the process of withdrawing heat to change a substance from liquid to solid
Ejemplos
The scientist observed the freeze of the chemical solution.
freeze
01
¡Alto!, ¡Congélate!
used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately
Ejemplos
Freeze! You're under arrest; do n't make any sudden movements.
¡Congelado! Estás arrestado; no hagas movimientos bruscos.
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