freezer

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfriː.zə/ AmE /ˈfriz.ər/

noun en → es

1 APPLIANCE [singular] A2

a large container for keeping food very cold, usually in a kitchen or garage

congelador

  • the freezer

Collocations freezer door · freezer compartment

  • I need to buy a new freezer.

    Necesito comprar un nuevo congelador.

2 ROOM [singular] B1

a room in which food is kept very cold, usually in a shop or restaurant kitchen

camarote frigorífico

  • the freezer
  • The chef keeps the meat in a special freezer.

    El chef guarda la carne en un congelador especial.

3 STORAGE [singular] B2

the act of storing food or other items at very low temperatures in a freezer

congelación, almacenamiento en el congelador

  • freezing something
  • We need to freeze the leftover food.

    Necesitamos congelar los restos de comida.