Spanish edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Latin gelātus, perfect passive participle of Latin gelō (to freeze). Cognate to Italian gelato.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /eˈlado/ [eˈla.ð̞o]
  • Audio (Colombia):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ado
  • Syllabification: he‧la‧do

Adjective edit

helado (feminine helada, masculine plural helados, feminine plural heladas, superlative heladísimo)

  1. icy, frozen
  2. shocked
    Synonym: conmocionado

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Noun edit

helado m (plural helados)

  1. ice cream
    Synonyms: sorbete (El Salvador), nieve (Mexico)
  2. popsicle, ice pop
    Synonyms: helado de agua, paleta, polo (Spain)

Participle edit

helado (feminine helada, masculine plural helados, feminine plural heladas)

  1. past participle of helar

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