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“ice” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʝelo/

Example

Necesito hielo para mi bebida.

I need ice for my drink.

Illustration for hielo (ice)

How to say “ice” in Spanish

“Ice” in Spanish is hielo.

Solid frozen water used to cool drinks and preserve food.

Full entry for hielo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hielo

Romper el hielo con una broma puede ayudar en una conversación.

Breaking the ice with a joke can help in conversation.

Tips for using hielo

  • In drink orders, Spanish speakers say 'con hielo' to mean with ice, and use 'con cubitos de hielo' or 'con hielo picado' to request cubes or crushed ice.

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