Pesquisar
to soak
01
mergulhar, embebedar
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
Example
The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt.
She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.
1.1
imbuir, ensopar
to make someone or something extremely wet
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Example
The gardener soaked the flower beds thoroughly to ensure the plants received enough water.
She accidentally spilled her drink, soaking the tablecloth and everything on it.
The sudden downpour soaked everyone at the outdoor concert, leaving them drenched and scrambling for cover.
02
impor, cobrar
to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone
Transitive: to soak sb
03
embebedar, encher de líquido
(of a liquid) to completely seep or spread through something
Intransitive: to soak into sth | to soak through sth
04
temperar, aquecer
to heat metal until it is soft enough to shape or mold
Transitive: to soak a metal
05
beber, embriagar-se
to drink a large amount of alcohol or liquid, often excessively
Intransitive
5.1
embriagar-se, afogar-se
to make oneself intoxicated by drinking alcohol, often excessively
Transitive: to soak oneself
06
acertar, bater
to strike someone or something forcefully or hit it hard
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Soak
01
imersão, ensopado
washing something by allowing it to soak
02
embebição, molhamento
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
Exemplo
The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt.
She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.
She soaked the fabric in a dye solution to change its color.
He soaked the wooden plank in water to prevent it from drying out.
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