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Scald
01
escaldadura
a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam
Ejemplos
The toddler suffered a scald from spilling boiling water.
She treated the scald on her arm with cold running water.
02
the act or process of burning or injuring with hot water or steam
Ejemplos
The scald of vegetables in boiling water requires caution.
She warned him about the scald when pouring tea.
to scald
01
escaldar
to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam
Transitive: to scald sb/sth
Ejemplos
She scalded her hand while pouring boiling water into the cup.
Se escaldó la mano al verter agua hirviendo en la taza.
The steam from the pot scalded his face as he lifted the lid too quickly.
El vapor de la olla escaldó su rostro cuando levantó la tapa demasiado rápido.
02
calentar, llevar a ebullición
to heat a liquid, especially milk or water until it boils or gets close to that degree
Transitive: to scald a liquid
Ejemplos
The chef scalded the milk on the stovetop before incorporating it into the custard mixture.
El chef escaldó la leche en la estufa antes de incorporarla a la mezcla de crema.
The barista scalded the milk for the latte, ensuring a velvety texture for the coffee.
El barista hirvió la leche para el latte, asegurando una textura aterciopelada para el café.
03
escaldar, sumergir en agua hirviendo
to briefly dip or immerse something in boiling water
Transitive: to scald food or other substances
Ejemplos
Before peeling the tomatoes, she scalded them in boiling water to loosen the skin.
Antes de pelar los tomates, los escaldó en agua hirviendo para aflojar la piel.
He scalded the vegetables to preserve their color before freezing them.
Él escaldó las verduras para preservar su color antes de congelarlas.
