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How do you say "freeze" in Spanish?
congelar
In Spanish, "freeze" is congelar.
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Pronunciation
'congelar' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Grammar notes
congelar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
El agua se congela con el frío.
Water will freeze in the cold.
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How to remember congelar
Every time you think of Water will freeze in the cold, let 'congelar' be the word that pops up first, reinforced by 'Water will freeze in the cold.'.
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Questions about congelar
How do you pronounce congelar?
'congelar' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Is congelar formal or casual?
congelar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is congelar used in Spanish?
congelar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: El agua se congela con el frío. (Water will freeze in the cold.).
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