The Spanish verb "congelar" means "to freeze" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "congelar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "congelar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | congelo |
| tú | you (informal) | congelas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | congela |
| nosotros | we | congelamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | congeláis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | congelan |
Usted congela la fruta.
say it kohn-HEH-lah lah FROO-tah
You freeze the fruit.
In other languages
- French Tu congèles les fruits.
- German Du frierst das Obst ein.
- Dutch Jij vriest het fruit in.
Yo congelo la carne.
say it kohn-HEH-loh lah KAR-neh
I freeze the meat.
In other languages
- French Je congèle la viande.
- German Ich friere das Fleisch ein.
- Dutch Ik vries het vlees in.
How to Conjugate "congelar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | congelé |
| tú | you (informal) | congelaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | congeló |
| nosotros | we | congelamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | congelasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | congelaron |
Él congeló las verduras.
say it el kon-heh-LO las ber-DOO-ras
He froze the vegetables.
In other languages
- French Il a congelé les légumes.
- German Er hat das Gemüse eingefroren.
- Dutch Hij heeft de groenten ingevroren.
Yo congelé la carne.
say it yo kon-heh-LAY la KAR-ne
I froze the meat.
In other languages
- French J'ai congelé la viande.
- German Ich habe das Fleisch eingefroren.
- Dutch Ik heb het vlees ingevroren.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | congelaba |
| tú | you (informal) | congelabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | congelaba |
| nosotros | we | congelábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | congelabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | congelaban |
Ella congelaba las verduras.
say it EH-yah kohn-heh-LAH-bah lahs behr-DOO-rahs
She was freezing the vegetables.
In other languages
- French Elle congelait les légumes.
- German Sie fror das Gemüse ein.
- Dutch Zij was de groenten aan het invriezen.
Yo congelaba la carne.
say it yo kohn-heh-LAH-bah lah KAR-neh
I was freezing the meat.
In other languages
- French Je congelais la viande.
- German Ich fror das Fleisch ein.
- Dutch Ik was het vlees aan het invriezen.
How to Conjugate "congelar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | congelaré |
| tú | you (informal) | congelarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | congelará |
| nosotros | we | congelaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | congelaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | congelarán |
Él congelará el pescado.
say it el kon-heh-lah-RÁ el pehs-KAH-doh
He will freeze the fish.
In other languages
- French Il congèlera le poisson.
- German Er wird den Fisch einfrieren.
- Dutch Hij zal de vis invriezen.
Yo congelaré la carne.
say it yo kon-heh-lah-RÉ lah KAR-neh
I will freeze the meat.
In other languages
- French Je congèlerai la viande.
- German Ich werde das Fleisch einfrieren.
- Dutch Ik zal het vlees invriezen.
How to Conjugate "congelar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | congelaría |
| tú | you (informal) | congelarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | congelaría |
| nosotros | we | congelaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | congelaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | congelarían |
Ella congelaría la fruta.
say it EH-yah kohn-heh-lah-REE-ah lah FROO-tah
She would freeze the fruit.
In other languages
- French Elle congelerait le fruit.
- German Sie würde das Obst einfrieren.
- Dutch Zij zou het fruit invriezen.
Yo congelaría la carne.
say it yo kohn-heh-lah-REE-ah lah KAR-neh
I would freeze the meat.
In other languages
- French Je congèlerais la viande.
- German Ich würde das Fleisch einfrieren.
- Dutch Ik zou het vlees invriezen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "congelar"
Is "congelar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Congelar" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "congelar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "congelar" means "to freeze" in English.
How do you conjugate "congelar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → congelo, tú → congelas, él/ella/usted → congela, nosotros → congelamos, vosotros → congeláis, ellos/ustedes → congelan.
How many tenses does "congelar" have in Spanish?
"Congelar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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