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to sift
01
cernir, tamizar
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 tamiza la harina antes de añadirla a la mezcla del pastel para obtener una consistencia suave.
He sifted the powdered sugar over the dessert for a decorative finish.
Cernió el azúcar en polvo sobre el postre para un acabado decorativo.
02
cribar, tamizar
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.
She is currently sifting through documents to find relevant information for the report.
Ella está actualmente cribando documentos para encontrar información relevante para el informe.
03
tamizar, filtrar
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 filtró a través de las grietas en la sombrilla de playa.
The rain sifted through the trees, leaving the earth damp.
La lluvia filtró entre los árboles, dejando la tierra húmeda.
