arctic

• Relativo à região ao redor do Polo Norte; extremamente frio.

Relating to the regions around the North Pole; extremely cold.

1. Extremely coldB1informal

   Describing weather or conditions that are intensely cold, like those in the polar region.

   Gelado

   • The wind was arctic, cutting through our jackets.
   • They endured arctic temperatures during the winter hike.
   • The room felt arctic after the heater broke down.

   Sinônimosbitterfreezingfrigidglacialicypolar

   Antônimoshotscorchingsultryswelteringtorridtropicalwarm

2. Relating to the Arctic regionB1formal

   Of or relating to the area around the North Pole.

   Ártico

   • The arctic landscape is covered in ice and snow.
   • Scientists study arctic wildlife like polar bears.
   • The arctic climate is changing rapidly due to global warming.

   Sinônimoshyperboreannorthernpolar

   Antônimosantarctic

• Substantivo que designa uma galocha ou sobressapato impermeável, feito de borracha ou material semelhante, usado por cima do calçado normal para protegê-lo da água, neve ou lama.

A noun referring to a waterproof overshoe designed to protect regular shoes from water, snow, or mud.

1. C1formalamerican

   A type of waterproof overshoe designed to protect regular shoes from water, snow, or mud.

   Galocha

   • He wore arctics over his leather shoes during the snowstorm.
   • The store sells durable arctics for winter hiking.
   • She slipped on her arctics before stepping into the slush.

   Sinônimosgaloshovershoerubber