frost

US /frɑːst/
UK /frɑːst/
"frost" picture
1.

brina, gelata

a deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing point

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The car windshield was covered in a thick layer of frost.
Il parabrezza dell'auto era coperto da uno spesso strato di brina.
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There was a heavy frost last night, so be careful on the roads.
C'è stata una forte gelata la scorsa notte, quindi fate attenzione sulle strade.
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rimehoarfrostice
2.

gelata, periodo di gelo

a period of cold weather when the temperature is below freezing

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The region experiences severe frosts in winter.
La regione sperimenta forti gelate in inverno.
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The plants were damaged by the early frost.
Le piante sono state danneggiate dalla gelata precoce.
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freezecold snapwinter
1.

brinare, gelare

cover (a surface) with frost

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The cold air began to frost the windows.
L'aria fredda cominciò a brinare le finestre.
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The ground was frosted over by morning.
Il terreno era brinato al mattino.
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freezeice overrime
2.

glassare, ricoprire

decorate (a cake, cookie, or pastry) with frosting

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She decided to frost the cupcakes with vanilla icing.
Ha deciso di glassare i cupcake con glassa alla vaniglia.
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The baker expertly frosted each cookie with intricate designs.
Il pasticcere ha abilmente glassato ogni biscotto con disegni intricati.
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iceglazedecorate
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frostingfrosted