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to thicken
01
engrosar, espesar
to increase the dimension of something
Transitive: to thicken sth
Example
The designer decided to thicken the walls of the building to enhance its structural integrity.
El diseñador decidió engrosar las paredes del edificio para mejorar su integridad estructural.
The seamstress decided to thicken the hem of the dress to give it more weight and structure.
La modista decidió engrosar el dobladillo del vestido para darle más peso y estructura.
02
espesar, densificar
to become more viscous or dense
Intransitive
Example
As the gravy cooked, it began to thicken, reaching the desired consistency.
A medida que la salsa cocinaba, comenzó a espesar, alcanzando la consistencia deseada.
The pudding mixture thickened as it cooled, forming a smooth and creamy texture.
La mezcla del pudín espeso a medida que se enfriaba, formando una textura suave y cremosa.
03
espesar, engrosar
to make a substance more dense
Transitive: to thicken a substance
Example
She adds flour to the sauce to thicken it.
Ella añade harina a la salsa para espesarla.
The chef is currently thickening the soup with cream.
El chef está actualmente espesando la sopa con crema.
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