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Spanish word
descongelar
Pronunciation
IPA/deskoŋxeˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbthaw
Example
Olvidé descongelar el pescado esta mañana.
I forgot to thaw the fish this morning.
More examples
Es mejor descongelar los alimentos en el refrigerador.
It is better to thaw food in the refrigerator.
Core concept
A frozen object returning to an unfrozen, pliable state.
Common phrases
descongelar en el refrigerador
thaw in the refrigerator
descongelar antes de cocinar
thaw before cooking
Similar words
calentar: Raising an object's temperature by applying heat.
derretir: Turning a solid into a liquid when heat causes it to melt.
recalentar: Warming cooked food again after it cools.
descongelarse: Becoming unfrozen and soft after being frozen.
Definition in Spanish
Eliminar la congelación de algo, devolviendo su contenido a un estado no sólido para facilitar su consumo o preparación.
Word origin
Compound of des- 'remove' and congelar 'to freeze', with congelar from Latin congelare 'to congeal', giving the literal idea of taking away the frozen condition.
Usage tips
- Also used figuratively to mean unfreezing in contexts such as relationships or negotiations, and surrounding words show whether the use is literal or metaphorical.
Opposites
- congelarfreezeverb
Related words
- descongeladothawedadjective
- descongelaciónthawingnoun