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to soak
01
remojar, empapar
to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated
Transitive: to soak sth | to soak sth in a liquid
Ejemplos
He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt.
Él remojó la camisa manchada en agua jabonosa para quitar la suciedad.
1.1
calar, empapar
to make someone or something extremely wet
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Ejemplos
The heavy waves crashed over the deck of the boat, soaking the crew with cold, salty water.
02
gravar con altos impuestos, cargar excesivamente
to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone
Transitive: to soak sb
Ejemplos
They were soaked with fines for missing the deadline to pay their taxes.
Fueron empapados con multas por perder el plazo para pagar sus impuestos.
03
empapar, saturar
(of a liquid) to completely seep or spread through something
Intransitive: to soak into sth | to soak through sth
Ejemplos
The oil soaked into the wood, enhancing its natural texture.
El aceite se empapó en la madera, realzando su textura natural.
04
remojar, sumergir
to heat metal until it is soft enough to shape or mold
Transitive: to soak a metal
Ejemplos
The metal was soaked until it turned red-hot, ready for the craftsman ’s tools.
El metal fue remojado hasta que se volvió al rojo vivo, listo para las herramientas del artesano.
05
empinar el codo, beber en exceso
to drink a large amount of alcohol or liquid, often excessively
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The group soaked together, toasting to the success of the project.
El grupo bebió juntos, brindando por el éxito del proyecto.
5.1
emborracharse, empinarse
to make oneself intoxicated by drinking alcohol, often excessively
Transitive: to soak oneself
Ejemplos
He soaked himself at the bar, drinking until he could n’t stand.
Se empapó en el bar, bebiendo hasta que no pudo mantenerse en pie.
06
golpear, pegar
to strike someone or something forcefully or hit it hard
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Ejemplos
She soaked the door with a firm kick to break it open.
Ella golpeó la puerta con una patada firme para abrirla.
Soak
01
the act of washing or cleaning something by immersing it in liquid
Ejemplos
Dishes were left for a soak overnight.
02
the process of becoming softened or saturated by immersion in water or another liquid
Ejemplos
The fabric underwent a soak to remove the dye.
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