colador

el colador(
koh
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lah
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dohr
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. colander (bigger, for washing or draining)
Les quitamos el agua a las verduras con un colador.We strained the vegetables with a colander.
b. sieve (smaller, for sifting)
Utilice un colador para quitarle los restos sólidos al aceite de oliva después de freír.Use a sieve to sift the solid bits from the olive oil after frying.
c. strainer (smaller, for sifting)
Necesito un colador de té y otros utensilios para mi cocina.I need a tea strainer and some other utensils for my kitchen.
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