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to dust
01
desempolvar
to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture
Transitive: to dust a surface
Ejemplos
The antique furniture requires gentle care, and the owner meticulously dusts it to preserve its condition.
Los muebles antiguos requieren un cuidado delicado, y el dueño los desempolva meticulosamente para preservar su condición.
02
espolvorear, empolvar
to rub or sprinkle a fine, dry powder over a surface to obscure or soften the outlines of a shape, often to create a specific effect or reveal hidden details
Transitive: to dust sth
Ejemplos
He dusted the edges of the map to make it look ancient and mysterious.
Él empolvó los bordes del mapa para que pareciera antiguo y misterioso.
03
espolvorear, rociar
to loosely distribute or scatter fine particles or substances over an area or surface
Transitive: to dust an area or surface
Ejemplos
He dusted the entire classroom with chalk dust.
Él empolvó todo el salón de clases con polvo de tiza.
3.1
espolvorear, polvorear
to lightly coat something with a fine substance, often for seasoning or flavoring
Transitive: to dust food with powdered ingredients
Ejemplos
The chef will dust each piece of sushi with sesame seeds to enhance its flavor.
El chef espolvoreará cada pieza de sushi con semillas de sésamo para realzar su sabor.
04
estar en problemas, meterse en líos
to be in trouble, especially due to one's own actions or mistakes
Ejemplos
She ended up dusting for not following the rules at work.
Ella terminó en problemas por no seguir las reglas en el trabajo.
Dust
01
polvo, tierra
the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind
Ejemplos
She sneezed as she brushed the dust off the windowsill.
Ella estornudó mientras quitaba el polvo del alféizar de la ventana.
02
polvo, ceniza
the fine particles that remain after something has been destroyed, broken up, or has decayed
Ejemplos
The ancient scrolls crumbled to dust as he touched them.
Los antiguos pergaminos se desmoronaron en polvo cuando los tocó.
03
polvo, partículas de polvo
free microscopic particles of solid material
Árbol Léxico
duster
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