Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
congelador
Pronunciation
IPA/koŋxelaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounfreezer
Example
Guarda el pescado en el congelador.
Store the fish in the freezer.
More examples
No pongas comida caliente en el congelador.
Don't put hot food in the freezer.
Core concept
Compartment or appliance that keeps food frozen.
Common phrases
poner en el congelador
put in the freezer
abrir el congelador
open the freezer
Similar words
nevera: Keeps food and drinks cool above freezing for short-term household storage.
refrigerador: Cools and preserves food and drinks with an electric appliance for domestic or commercial use.
freezer: Keeps food frozen long-term in a standalone chest or upright freezer unit.
Definition in Spanish
Compartimento o aparato donde se conservan los alimentos en estado congelado.
Word origin
The word is formed from the verb congelar 'to freeze' plus the agentive suffix -ador, ultimately from Latin congelare meaning 'to congeal or freeze'.
Usage tips
- The phrase poner algo en el congelador commonly means 'put something in the freezer', and congelador can refer to either a standalone freezer or the freezer section of a refrigerator.