icy

S2 W2

BrE /ˈaɪsɪ/ AmE /ˈaɪsɪ/

adjective en → es

1 COLD [attributive], [predicative] A2

very cold and covered with ice, or made of ice

helado, congelado, de hielo

  • icy roads/surfaces

Collocations icy conditions · icy weather

  • The roads were icy and dangerous.

    Las calles estaban heladas y peligrosas.

2 SLIPPERY [attributive], [predicative] B1

slippery because of ice or frost

resbaladizo, deslizante

  • icy roads/surfaces

Collocations icy conditions · icy weather

  • Be careful, the ground is icy.

    Ten cuidado, el suelo está resbaladizo.

3 ICE [attributive], [predicative] B1

made of ice or covered with a layer of ice

de hielo, congelado

  • icy drinks

Collocations icy drink · icy dessert

  • She likes to have an icy drink on a hot day.

    Ella le gusta tomar una bebida helada en un día caluroso.