frost

• Sustantivo que designa la capa de pequeños cristales de hielo que se forma sobre las superficies cuando la temperatura es inferior al punto de congelación, o bien el período de clima helado.

A noun referring to a deposit of small ice crystals formed on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing point, or to a period of freezing weather.

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1. A2formal

   A thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.

   Escarcha

   • The grass was covered in frost this morning.
   • Frost formed on the car windows overnight.
   • The garden was damaged by a late spring frost.

   Sinónimoshoarfrostrime

2. Cold weatherA2formal

   Weather conditions where the temperature is below freezing, often causing ice to form.

   helada (clima frío)

   • The forecast predicts frost tonight.
   • We had a hard frost last winter.
   • The plants need protection from the frost.

   Sinónimoschillcold snapcold spellfreezefrostiness

   Antónimosheatwarmth

3. Coldness in mannerB2informal

   A cold or unfriendly attitude or atmosphere.

   Frialdad en el trato

   • There was a frost in her voice when she spoke to him.
   • The meeting was marked by a frost between the two colleagues.
   • His frost towards the new idea was obvious.

   Sinónimosaloofnesschillcoldnesscoolnessfrigidityfrostinessicinessunfriendliness

   Antónimoscordialityfriendlinessgenialitywarmth

• Verbo que designa la acción de cubrir algo de escarcha o helarse por el frío; también se usa en repostería para indicar el acto de cubrir un pastel con glaseado o frosting.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering something with frost, or to become covered with frost; also used in cooking to mean to cover a cake with icing.

1. Cover with frostB1formal

   To become covered with a thin layer of ice crystals.

   Cubrir de escarcha

   • The cold weather frosted the car windows overnight.
   • The grass was frosted after the freezing night.
   • The cold air frosted the leaves on the trees.

   Sinónimosglazeicerime

   Antónimosmeltthaw

2. Decorate with icingA2informal

   To cover a cake or pastry with a layer of icing or frosting.

   Cubrir con glaseado

   • She frosted the birthday cake with chocolate icing.
   • He carefully frosted the cupcakes for the party.
   • The baker frosted the cookies with a thin layer of sugar.

   Sinónimoscoatglazeice

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