freeze

The Spanish verb 'congelar(se)' translates to 'freeze' in English. This verb can be used in different contexts such as when the water freezes ('el agua se congela'), where it represents a physical change from liquid to solid due to low temperatures. It may also be used to describe a sudden stop in movement or activity, similar to the English phrase 'freeze in place'. The term 'congela' is the third person singular present of 'congelar'. Additionally, the addition of 'se' to create 'congelarse' changes the meaning to be reflexive, indicating that the subject is doing the action to itself, for instance, 'me congelo' means 'I freeze'.

Example sentences using: congelar(se)

Hay que congelar las verduras para conservarlas más tiempo.

You have to freeze the vegetables to last longer.

This sentence uses 'congelar' to indicate the action of freezing something. It implies that by freezing vegetables, they can be preserved for a longer period of time.

Me hace tanto frío que siento que me voy a congelar.

I am so cold that I feel I am going to freeze.

This sentence uses 'congelar' in a reflexive way (congelarse) to express the sensation of extreme cold that the speaker is feeling, to the point where they feel like they might freeze.

Voy a congelar los restos de sopa para comerlos otra vez.

I'm going to freeze the leftover soup to eat it again.

In this example, 'congelar' is used to describe the action of freezing leftover soup. The intention here is to preserve it for future consumption.