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Frost
01
helada
a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces
Example
The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season.
La helada temprana sorprendió a muchos agricultores esta temporada.
Frost warnings were issued for the area as temperatures dropped.
Se emitieron advertencias de helada para la zona a medida que las temperaturas bajaban.
02
escarcha
a thin layer of ice that forms on the surface of things when the temperature falls below 0 degree Celsius
03
escarcha, frío
the formation of frost or ice on a surface
to frost
01
cubrir de escarcha, helar
to cover something with a thin layer of ice crystals
Transitive: to frost the surface of something
Example
The delicate petals of the flowers were frosted with a light dusting of snow.
Los delicados pétalos de las flores estaban cubiertos de escarcha con una ligera capa de nieve.
Be careful not to leave the car parked outside overnight, as it might frost the windshield.
Ten cuidado de no dejar el coche estacionado afuera durante la noche, ya que podría cubrirse de escarcha el parabrisas.
02
cubrir, glasear
to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to frost a cake or baked goods
Example
She frosts the birthday cake with a smooth layer of vanilla icing, adding colorful sprinkles for decoration.
Ella glasea el pastel de cumpleaños con una capa suave de glaseado de vainilla, añadiendo chispitas de colores para decorar.
The pastry chef frosted the cupcakes with swirls of buttercream frosting, creating an elegant finish.
El pastelero cubrió los cupcakes con remolinos de glaseado de mantequilla, creando un acabado elegante.
03
helar, afectar por heladas
to cause damage to something as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures
Transitive: to frost a plant or crop
Example
The unexpected cold snap frosted the delicate blossoms in the orchard, ruining the fruit harvest.
La inesperada ola de frío heló las delicadas flores del huerto, arruinando la cosecha de frutas.
The farmer woke up to find that the early cold had frosted the leaves of his crops, causing significant damage.
El agricultor se despertó y descubrió que el frío temprano había helado las hojas de sus cultivos, causando daños significativos.
04
escarchar, cubrir con escarcha
to create a fine-grained, speckled surface on a material
Transitive: to frost a surface
Example
The artist frosted the glass vase to give it a more elegant and diffused appearance.
El artista escarchó el jarrón de vidrio para darle una apariencia más elegante y difusa.
They frosted the metal surface of the lampshade to reduce glare and create a softer light.
Escarcharon la superficie metálica de la pantalla para reducir el deslumbramiento y crear una luz más suave.
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