gélido

gélido(
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lee
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doh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. icy
Navegamos a través de las aguas gélidas del ártico.We sailed through the icy waters of the Arctic.
b. gelid
Era una gélida mañana de invierno y el lago apareció congelado.It was a gelid winter morning and the lake had frozen.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(unfriendly)
a. icy
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
El guardia de seguridad nos echó una gélida mirada que nos intimidó.The security guard gave us an icy stare that intimidated us.
b. gelid
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
La respuesta gélida de nuestra madre reveló que se disgustó con nosotros.Our mother's gelid response revealed that she was displeased with us.
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