Ice in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: YEH-loh
IPA: ˈjelo

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Variations by Country

In some countries, “hielo” can also mean “chill” or “coldness.”

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idioms

“Estar como un témpano de hielo” means “to be as cold as ice.”

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origin

From the Latin word “gelu,” meaning “ice.”

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hielo info.

**Tips to remember the word “hielo”:**
– Link “hielo” phonetically to the sound “yellow” but replace the “y” with “h” – they sound quite similar!
– Create a mental image of a glass with ice cubes (hielo) next to a yellow lemon, to connect the phonetic cue.
– Associating “hielo” with chilly or cold things might remind you of ice.

**Explanations:**
– “Hielo” is a Spanish noun that comes from the Latin word “gelu”, which means frost or ice.

**Other words that mean the same thing:**
– In some contexts, “cubitos” (little cubes) can refer to ice cubes specifically.
– “Escarcha” often translates to frost, but can sometimes refer to ice.

**Alternate meanings like slang:**
– In some Spanish-speaking countries, “hielo” slang can mean being distant or unfriendly, as in acting ‘cold’ towards someone.
– “Hielo” can also be used in a slang context to refer to diamonds, likening their clear appearance to ice. This usage mirrors the English slang term “ice” for diamonds or expensive jewelry.

**Examples of sentences that use it:**
– “Por favor, añade más hielo a mi bebida.” (Please add more ice to my drink.)
– “El lago está cubierto de una capa de hielo.” (The lake is covered with a layer of ice.)
– “Se resbaló en el hielo y se cayó.” (He slipped on the ice and fell.)
– “Esa persona siempre me trata con hielo.” (That person always treats me coldly.)
– “Compró una cadena de hielo para la fiesta.” (He bought an ‘ice’ chain for the party.)

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