Translation of Italian word "congelare" to English
congelare
/kon.dʒeˈla.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'congelare' means 'to freeze' (To freeze). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'congelare rapidamente' (to freeze quickly).
🇬🇧 English
to freeze
Example
Congelo la carne fresca nel freezer per conservarla a lungo.
I freeze fresh meat in freezer to keep it long.
Le mani mi si congelano senza i guanti invernali.
My hands freeze without winter gloves.
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- congelare rapidamente— to freeze quickly
- Le mani mi si congelano senza i guanti invernali.— My hands freeze without winter gloves.
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What does the Italian word "congelare" mean?▼
The Italian word "congelare" means "to freeze" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Congelo la carne fresca nel freezer per conservarla a lungo." (which translates as "I freeze fresh meat in freezer to keep it long.").
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