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"Hielo" is a form of "hielo", a noun which is often translated as "ice". "Sobre ruedas" is a phrase which is often translated as "without a hitch". Learn more about the difference between "sobre ruedas" and "hielo" below.
sobre ruedas(
soh
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breh
rweh
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dahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (figurative) (without trouble)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. without a hitch
La actualización de la aplicación marchó sobre ruedas.The upgrade of the app went off without a hitch.
b. smoothly
Trabajé mucho para preparar mi presentación y, por suerte, todo salió sobre ruedas.I worked hard to prepare my presentation and luckily everything went smoothly.
2. (on rollers)
a. on wheels
El gabinete se montó sobre ruedas para transportar el equipo de laboratorio de un aula a otra.The cabinet was mounted on wheels to transport lab equipment from classroom to classroom.
el hielo(
yeh
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loh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
