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to blanch
01
palidecer
to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise
Intransitive
Example
While waiting for the results, she was visibly blanching.
Mientras esperaba los resultados, ella palidecía visiblemente.
The ghostly figure in the dark alley made them blanch with fear.
La figura fantasmal en el callejón oscuro les hizo palidecer de miedo.
02
escaldar
to briefly immerse food in boiling water, often followed by rapid cooling, to preserve color, remove skin, or prepare for freezing
Transitive: to blanch food
Example
Before freezing the vegetables, she decided to blanch them to preserve their vibrant color and nutrients.
Antes de congelar las verduras, decidió blanquearlas para preservar su color vibrante y nutrientes.
The chef instructed the kitchen staff to blanch the tomatoes for easy peeling in preparation for the sauce.
El chef instruyó al personal de la cocina a blanquear los tomates para facilitarles pelarlos en preparación para la salsa.
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