Kilo Lingo

/koŋxeˈlaɾ/

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Translation

to freeze

Word origin

From Latin congelare ('to freeze together'), from con- ('together') plus gelare ('to freeze'), from gelu ('frost').

Origin
Latin
Root
congelare
English cognates
gel, gelatin, congeal

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I am going to freeze the meat for next week.

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Water freezes at zero degrees.

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Freeze the vegetables if you are not going to use them today.

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The lake froze completely in winter.

¿ ?

Can I freeze this bread for later?

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This word is part of lesson 60.