Cristalizó

Cristalizó is a Spanish verb derived from the noun "cristal," meaning crystal. The verb itself means to crystallize or to have crystallized. This process refers to the formation of a solid structure, typically with a well-defined geometric shape, from a solution, melt, or gas. In its most common usage, it describes the physical transformation of a substance into a crystalline state.

The term can be used in a literal, scientific context, such as when water freezes into ice crystals or sugar dissolves and then recrystallizes from a supersaturated solution. For example, one might say "El agua en el grifo cristalizó en escarcha" (The water from the faucet crystallized into frost).

Beyond its literal meaning, "cristalizó" can also be used metaphorically. In this sense, it signifies the point at which something becomes clear, definite, or fully formed. It implies a transition from a state of uncertainty or potential to one of realization or concrete existence. For instance, "Su idea de negocio finalmente cristalizó" (His business idea finally crystallized) means that his idea became clear and well-defined, ready for implementation. Similarly, "La situación política cristalizó en un acuerdo" (The political situation crystallized into an agreement) indicates that a period of discussion or tension resolved into a definite outcome.