Congelar

Congelar (Spanish) means to freeze or to congeal, transforming a liquid or a soft substance into a solid state through the reduction of temperature. It implies a significant drop in temperature that causes the molecular structure to change and become rigid. The process can be reversible, with the substance returning to its original state when the temperature increases. congelar can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of immobilization or suspension of activity, ideas, or emotions, where something becomes static or inactive.

Congelar meaning with examples

• El agua se congeló durante la noche, transformándose en hielo. (The water froze overnight, transforming into ice.)
• La carne debe congelarse para conservarse durante más tiempo. (The meat should be frozen to preserve it for longer.)
• El miedo lo congeló, impidiéndole reaccionar ante el peligro. (Fear froze him, preventing him from reacting to the danger.)
• Congelaron los fondos de la empresa debido a la investigación. (They froze the company's funds due to the investigation.)
• Para esta receta, necesitamos congelar el puré de frutas para hacer helado. (For this recipe, we need to freeze the fruit puree to make ice cream.)