How to Say "to refrigerate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to refrigerate” is “enfriar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tienes que enfriar el vino antes de servirlo.
You have to chill the wine before serving it.
Usa un ventilador para enfriar la habitación.
Use a fan to cool down the room.
No dejes que se enfríe la cena.
Don't let the dinner get cold.
Making things cold vs. Getting cold
Use 'enfriar' when you are making something cold (like putting a soda in the fridge). If something is getting cold on its own, add 'se' to the end: 'La sopa se enfría' (The soup is getting cold).
Pronunciation tip
Even though it has an 'i', it is a regular -ar verb. You don't need to add any weird accents in the present tense forms.
Weather confusion
Mistake: “Está enfriando afuera.”
Correction: Está haciendo frío afuera.
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