Translation of Romanian word "ploaie de gheață" to English
ploaie de gheață
/plo.a.je de ʒe.a.t͡sə/
Meaning
NounHail, freezing rain (descriptive phrase, literally 'rain of ice'); the standard single word is 'grindină'.
How to use
Descriptive phrase for hail or freezing rain. The standard single word for hail is 'grindină'. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
hail
Example
O ploaie de gheață a acoperit străzile cu un strat subțire de gheață.
A freezing rain covered the streets with a thin layer of ice.
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Common phrases
- ploaie de gheață periculoasă— hazardous freezing rain
- a cădea ploaie de gheață— freezing rain to fall
- avertizare de ploaie de gheață— ice storm warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Romanian word "ploaie de gheață" mean?▼
The Romanian word "ploaie de gheață" means "hail" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "ploaie de gheață"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "O ploaie de gheață a acoperit străzile cu un strat subțire de gheață." (which translates as "A freezing rain covered the streets with a thin layer of ice.").
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