Translation of Italian word "sgelare" to English
sgelare
/sdeˈla.re/
How to use
Used to describe the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state.
🇬🇧 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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Common phrases
- sgelare lentamente— to thaw slowly
Frequency rank: #720 in Italian
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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: "Sciogliere il ghiaccio per aumento di temperatura." (which translates as "With arrival of spring snow begins to thaw.").
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