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en hielo.)

English translation of en hielo.)

on ice.)

The Spanish phrase 'en hielo' translates to 'on ice' in English. This phrase can be used in several contexts. For instance, it may be used when referring to a beverage served with ice (e.g., 'una bebida en hielo' means 'a drink on ice'). It can also be used metaphorically. For example, if a plan or activity is 'en hielo', it might mean that it's currently paused or suspended, just like when we say something is 'on ice' in English. However, note that the phrase 'en hielo' does not include final parenthesis ')' as in your prompt.


Example sentences using: en hielo.)

El pescado está en hielo.

English translation of El pescado está en hielo.

The fish is on ice.

This sentence is talking about a fish that is literally placed on pieces of ice. This is often done to keep the fish fresh. The preposition 'en' is used in this context to indicate location.

El agua se convierte en hielo a cero grados centígrados.

English translation of El agua se convierte en hielo a cero grados centígrados.

Water turns into ice at zero degrees Celsius.

This sentence is explaining the scientific fact that water freezes at a specific temperature. Here, 'en' is used to convey a change of state.

El hielo en el vaso de agua está derritiéndose.

English translation of El hielo en el vaso de agua está derritiéndose.

The ice in the glass of water is melting.

The sentence talks about an action (ice melting) happening in a particular place (in the glass of water). Here, the preposition 'en' is used to illustrate a location.

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