English–Spanish
“melting” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/deretiˈmjento/
Example
Este año, el derretimiento del hielo fue más rápido que antes.
This year, the melting of the ice was faster than before.
How to say “melting” in Spanish
“Melting” in Spanish is derretimiento.
A solid turning into liquid, as when ice becomes water.
Example sentences with derretimiento
El derretimiento del helado arruinó el postre con el calor.
Ice cream melting ruined the dessert in the heat.
Tips for using derretimiento
- In everyday Spanish derretimiento names the physical process, while the verb derretirse is also used figuratively to mean becoming emotionally moved or 'melting' with affection.