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to sift
01
tamizar, pasar por un tamiz
to pass a powdered substance through a sieve or fine mesh to remove lumps or impurities
Transitive: to sift a powdered substance
Example
She sifts the flour before adding it to the cake batter for smooth consistency.
Ella cierne la harina antes de añadirla a la masa del pastel para una consistencia suave.
He sifted the powdered sugar over the dessert for a decorative finish.
Él tamizó el azúcar en polvo sobre el postre para un acabado decorativo.
02
tamizar, examinar cuidadosamente
to carefully examine or sort through something
Intransitive: to sift through items
Example
The archaeologist sifted through the soil to uncover artifacts from ancient civilizations buried beneath the surface.
El arqueólogo cribó el suelo para descubrir artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas enterradas bajo la superficie.
She is currently sifting through documents to find relevant information for the report.
Actualmente está examinando documentos para encontrar información relevante para el informe.
03
tamizar, colar
to move through or fall as if through a sieve
Intransitive: to sift through sth
Example
The sand sifted through the cracks in the beach umbrella.
La arena se filtraba por las grietas de la sombrilla de playa.
The rain sifted through the trees, leaving the earth damp.
La lluvia se filtró entre los árboles, dejando la tierra húmeda.
