Spanish Word of the Day
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July 27, 2017
la bocanada
mouthful
EXAMPLES
Un niño que traga una bocanada de agua y tose puede estar en riesgo de ahogo secundario. — A child who swallows a mouthful of water and is coughing may be in risk of secondary drowning.
July 26, 2017
batir
to beat
EXAMPLES
Está batiendo los huevos para hacer un omelet. — She is beating some eggs to make an omelette.
July 25, 2017
a fuego lento
over a low heat
EXAMPLES
Pela la pechuga de pollo y cocínala en una sartén a fuego lento. — Peel the chicken breast and cook it in a pan over a low heat.
July 24, 2017
insulso
insipid
EXAMPLES
La tarta de chocolate se ve genial pero es insulsa. — The chocolate tart looks gorgeous but it is insipid.
July 23, 2017
moler
to grind
EXAMPLES
La barista está moliendo el café. — The barista is grinding the coffee.
July 22, 2017
la cazuela
casserole dish
EXAMPLES
Ponte los guantes antes de agarrar la cazuela. — Put on the mitts before grabbing the casserole dish.
July 21, 2017
al gusto
to taste
EXAMPLES
En cualquier platillo que prepares, agrega sal y pimienta al gusto. — For any dish you make, add salt and pepper to taste.
July 20, 2017
machucar
to crush
EXAMPLES
Hubo un accidente. La prensa le machucó dos dedos al operario. — There was an accident. The printing press crushed two of the operator's fingers.
