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How to Say "icy atmosphere" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “icy atmosphere” is “hielo” — B2 level.

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hielo

nounB2
social tension
A solitary figure wearing a heavy blue coat, standing with their back mostly turned in a stark white environment, conveying emotional distance and reserve.

Examples

Había un hielo evidente en la sala después de la mala noticia.

There was an evident coldness/chill in the room after the bad news.

Su rostro mostró un hielo total ante mi disculpa.

Her face showed total coldness/reserve toward my apology.

Metaphorical Use

This meaning uses the idea of physical coldness to describe someone who is emotionally distant or a situation that feels tense and unfriendly.

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