runny

runny(
ruh
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ni
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. líquido
The chocolate sauce is too runny; you need to let it thicken.La salsa de chocolate está muy líquida. Hay que dejar que espese.
b. chirle (Southern Cone)
My egg custard came out very runny.La crema pastelera me salió muy chirle.
c. derretido (melted)
Allow the sugar to melt and turn into a runny syrup.Deja que se funda el azúcar de modo que forme un sirope derretido.
d. poco hecho (egg)
How would you like your egg? Hard-boiled, medium-boiled or runny?¿Cómo quiere su huevo? ¿Duro, medio cocido o poco hecho?
a. lloroso (eyes)
Anna looked dirty and her eyes were runny.Anna estaba sucia y tenía los ojos llorosos.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I'm allergic to cats, which is why I have a runny nose.Tengo alergia a los gatos y es por eso que me gotea la nariz.
Sarah had better stay at home today as she has a temperature and a runny nose.Más vale que Sarah se quede en casa hoy, porque tiene fiebre y está moqueando.
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