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to drench
01
empapar, calar
to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
Ejemplos
The sudden rainstorm drenched us as we hurried home.
La repentina tormenta nos empapó mientras nos apresurábamos a casa.
He drenched the salad with dressing before serving it.
Él empapó la ensalada con aderezo antes de servirla.
02
empapar, inundar
to completely cover or soak something, often by overwhelming it with a large amount of something
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
Ejemplos
The loud cheers from the crowd drenched the stadium.
Los fuertes vítores de la multitud empaparon el estadio.
The news of the victory drenched the entire town with excitement.
La noticia de la victoria empapó a todo el pueblo de emoción.
03
administrar un medicamento líquido, dar un brebaje
to give an animal a drug or medicine in liquid form, usually by pouring it into its mouth forcibly
Transitive: to drench an animal
Ejemplos
The veterinarian had to drench the horse to treat its illness.
El veterinario tuvo que empapar al caballo para tratar su enfermedad.
They drenched the sheep with a special liquid to prevent parasites.
Ellos empaparon a las ovejas con un líquido especial para prevenir parásitos.
04
empapar, remojar
to soak or immerse something completely in a liquid
Transitive: to drench sth in a liquid
Ejemplos
She drenched the cloth in warm water before wiping the table.
Ella empapó el paño en agua tibia antes de limpiar la mesa.
The vegetables were drenched in a tangy marinade overnight.
Las verduras fueron empapadas en un adobo picante durante toda la noche.
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