Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
helada
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈlaða/
Meaning
- adjectivecold
Example
Esta bebida está helada.
This drink is cold.
More examples
La noche está helada.
The night is cold.
Core concept
A plate or drink rimed with frost.
Common phrases
bebida helada
cold drink
agua helada
cold water
comida helada
cold food
Similar words
frío: Marked by a low temperature that feels cold when touched.
congelado: Solidly frozen inside or on the surface, with textures hardened by ice.
fresco: Slightly cool and restorative, offering gentle relief from heat.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene una temperatura muy baja, hasta el punto de estar congelado o cubierto de escarcha, y que se aplica a bebidas, alimentos o superficies.
Word origin
Derived from helar 'to freeze' and ultimately from Latin gelātus, the word reflects a historical g→h change and denotes something frozen or frosty.
Usage tips
- In conversational Spanish, helada commonly emphasizes that something is actually frozen or frosty rather than simply cool, and speakers especially use it for beverages and chilled dishes.