Translation of Italian word "gelo" to English
gelo
/ˈdʒɛ.lo/
How to use
The Italian noun 'gelo' (masculine) denotes 'frost, freezing cold' (Frost, freezing cold). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. In practice, freezing cold, frost.
🇬🇧 English
frost, freezing cold
Example
In inverno il gelo trasforma le pozze d'acqua in ghiaccio.
In winter frost turns water puddles into ice.
Un soffio di gelo si avverte appena si apre la finestra.
A blast of freezing cold is felt as soon as window opens.
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Common phrases
- gelata notturna— frost at night
- Un soffio di gelo si avverte appena si apre la finestra.— A blast of freezing cold is felt as soon as window opens.
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What does the Italian word "gelo" mean?▼
The Italian word "gelo" means "frost, freezing cold" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "In inverno il gelo trasforma le pozze d'acqua in ghiaccio." (which translates as "In winter frost turns water puddles into ice.").
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