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"Cedazo" is a noun which is often translated as "sieve", and "tamiz" is a noun which is also often translated as "sieve". Learn more about the difference between "cedazo" and "tamiz" below.
el cedazo(
seh
-
dah
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soh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sieve
Cuando la pasta esté cocida, ponla en un cedazo para escurrirla completamente.When the pasta is cooked, put it in a sieve to drain it completely.
b. strainer
Mi mamá siempre pelaban manzanas sobre un cedazo.My mom would always peel apples over a strainer.
2. (architecture)
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
(Costa Rica)
a. window screen
Quiero poner cedazos en mi habitación.I want to install window screens in my bedroom.
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el tamiz(
tah
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mees
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sieve
Mezcla la harina con la sal y pasa la mezcla por un tamiz para eliminar cualquier grumo.Mix the flour with the salt and pass the mix through a sieve to remove any lumps.
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