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"Aderezar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to season", and "aliñar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to dress". Learn more about the difference between "aderezar" and "aliñar" below.
aderezar(
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deh
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reh
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to season
El chef adereza el plato con unas especias aromáticas para darle sabor.The chef seasons the dish with some aromatic spices to make it tastier.
El jamón se adereza con pimentón y sal.The ham is seasoned with paprika and salt.
a. to garnish
El perejil se utiliza para aderezar distintos platos.Parsley is used to garnish various dishes.
b. to embellish
El arquitecto había aderezado el techo con volutas y cornisas.The architect had embellished the ceiling with scrollwork and cornices.
aderezarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to dress up
Marta se aderezó como si fuéramos a ir a la mayor fiesta de la historia.Marta dressed up as if we were going to the biggest party in history.
a. to be embellished
El pueblo se aderezó con todo tipo de adornos para recibir al príncipe.The town was embellished with all sorts of decorations to welcome the prince.
aliñar(
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lee
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nyahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
