Translation of Italian word "sgelare" to English
sgelare
/sdeˈla.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'sgelare' means 'to thaw, to defrost' (To thaw, to defrost). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, thawing, defrosting.
🇬🇧 English
to thaw, to defrost
Example
Con l'arrivo della primavera la neve comincia a sgelare.
With arrival of spring snow begins to thaw.
Faccio sgelare il cibo congelato prima di cucinarlo.
I defrost frozen food before cooking it.
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- sgelare lentamente— to thaw slowly
- Faccio sgelare il cibo congelato prima di cucinarlo.— I defrost frozen food before cooking it.
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What does the Italian word "sgelare" mean?▼
The Italian word "sgelare" means "to thaw, to defrost" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Con l'arrivo della primavera la neve comincia a sgelare." (which translates as "With arrival of spring snow begins to thaw.").
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