English–Spanish
“freeze” in Spanish
How to say “freeze” in Spanish
“Freeze” in Spanish is helar.
Frost forming on a car windshield.
Example sentences with helar
El susto me heló la sangre.
The scare made my blood run cold.
Tips for using helar
- Helar frequently appears in impersonal or reflexive constructions (hiela, se heló) to report things freezing in weather, while congelar is the more common verb for freezing food or using a freezer.
Other Spanish words for “freeze”
Voy a congelar la sopa para mañana.
I'll freeze the soup for tomorrow.