in a pot

in a pot(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en una olla
Heat up the meatballs with the sauce in a pot.Calienta las albóndigas con la salsa en una olla.
b. en una cacerola
Let the broth simmer in a pot for an hour.Deja que el caldo hierva a fuego lento en una cacerola por una hora.
a. en una tetera (for tea)
Put three teabags in a pot with hot water.Pon tres bolsitas de té en una tetera con agua caliente.
b. en una cafetera (for coffee)
If I make my coffee in a pot, I tend to make too much.Si hago mi café en una cafetera, suelo hacer demasiado.
a. en un bote
We keep the pens and pencils in a pot on the desk.Guardamos los bolígrafos y lápices en un bote sobre el escritorio.
b. en un tarro (for jam)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I left the kimchi in a pot to ferment for a week.Dejé el kimchi en un tarro para fermentar por una semana.
a. en una maceta
The tomatoes are in a pot by the window, but I'm going to move them to the garden.Los tomates están en una maceta al lado de la ventana, pero voy a trasladarlos al jardín.
b. en un tiesto (Southern Cone)
I planted the flowers in a pot.Planté las fores en un tiesto.
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