congelado
/kohn-heh-LAH-doh/
frozen
Congelado can describe something turned into ice, like a leaf trapped in a cube.
congelado(adjective)
frozen
?turned into ice or preserved by cold
ice-cold
?describing a person or object that is very cold
📝 In Action
El pollo está congelado, tenemos que esperar.
A1The chicken is frozen; we have to wait.
Tengo los pies congelados por la nieve.
A2My feet are ice-cold because of the snow.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word to the item
This word changes its ending to 'congelada' if you are describing something feminine, like 'la carne' (the meat).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it for people
Mistake: "Soy congelado."
Correction: Estoy congelado.
⭐ Usage Tips
Exaggerating for effect
Just like in English, you can say 'estoy congelado' to mean you are just very cold, even if you aren't actually turning into ice.
Congelado also refers to frozen food products found in a freezer.
📝 In Action
He comprado guisantes en la sección de congelados.
B1I bought peas in the frozen foods section.
⭐ Usage Tips
Usually plural
When talking about the supermarket section, it is almost always used in the plural form: 'los congelados'.
In a digital context, congelado describes a computer screen that has stopped responding.
congelado(adjective)
frozen
?a computer screen or financial assets
,fixed
?prices or salaries that aren't changing
📝 In Action
La imagen se quedó congelada durante la llamada.
B2The image froze during the call.
Los sueldos están congelados este año.
B2Salaries are frozen this year.
⭐ Usage Tips
Tech Talk
Use 'congelado' when your computer or phone screen stops responding to your touch.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: congelado
Question 1 of 2
If you are at the supermarket looking for frozen pizza, which sign should you look for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'helado' and 'congelado'?
'Congelado' usually means something is physically turned to ice or preserved. 'Helado' can mean the same, but it is also the word for 'ice cream' and is more commonly used to describe very cold weather.
Can I use 'congelado' for a bank account?
Yes! Just like in English, if a bank account is blocked, you can say the account is 'congelada'.