frost

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

geada, escarcha

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.
O para-brisa do carro estava coberto por uma espessa camada de geada.
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There was a heavy frost last night, so be careful on the roads.
Houve uma forte geada na noite passada, então tome cuidado nas estradas.
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rimehoarfrostice
2.

geada, período de frio

a period of cold weather when the temperature is below freezing

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The region experiences severe frosts in winter.
A região experimenta fortes geadas no inverno.
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The plants were damaged by the early frost.
As plantas foram danificadas pela geada precoce.
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freezecold snapwinter
1.

congelar, cobrir de geada

cover (a surface) with frost

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The cold air began to frost the windows.
O ar frio começou a congelar as janelas.
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The ground was frosted over by morning.
O chão estava congelado pela manhã.
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freezeice overrime
2.

cobrir com glacê, glacear

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

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She decided to frost the cupcakes with vanilla icing.
Ela decidiu cobrir os cupcakes com glacê de baunilha.
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The baker expertly frosted each cookie with intricate designs.
O padeiro habilmente cobriu cada biscoito com desenhos intrincados.
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iceglazedecorate
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frostingfrosted