helado
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “helado” mean in English?
the ice cream
the ice cream (masc)
Example sentences
Me gusta el helado de chocolate.
I like chocolate ice cream.
Compramos helados en verano.
We buy ice creams in summer.
El agua está helada.
The water is ice-cold.
How to use it
Helado means 'ice cream'. Masculine: el helado. Also adjective ('frozen'). Plural helados for varieties.
Common mistake
Two senses: el helado (the ice cream) AND helado/-a (frozen, the adjective). 'Estoy helado' = I'm freezing (cold sensation).