formar una costra

formar una costra
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to form a scab
La herida ha formado ya una costra y está cicatrizando.The wound has already formed a scab and is healing.
b. to crust over
Las ronchas del sarampión acaban formando una costra.Measles rashes end up crusting over.
a. to form a crust
Puedes retirar los macarrones del horno una vez que la capa de queso haya formado una costra crujiente.You can remove the macaroni from the oven once the cheese coating has formed a crispy crust.
b. to crust over
La masa del pay debería haber formado ya una costra. Si no es así, sube la temperatura del horno.The pie dough should have already crusted over. If that's not the case, turn the oven up.
a. to form a crust
La grasa ha formado una costra en el horno que va a ser muy difícil de limpiar.The grease has formed a crust in the oven that is going to be very difficult to clean.
b. to form a layer
La suciedad había formado una costra sobre todas las superficies del baño.The dirt had formed a layer on all bathroom surfaces.
c. to crust over
Limpia las botas. Si no, el barro formará una costra.Clean your boots. Otherwise, the mud will crust over.
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