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to steam
01
vaporizar, liberar vapor
to release hot water vapor into the air
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the kettle heated up, it began to steam, signaling that the water was boiling.
Enquanto a chaleira aquecia, começou a vapor, sinalizando que a água estava fervendo.
The hot cup of coffee steamed in the cold morning air.
A xícara de café quente fumegava no ar frio da manhã.
02
cozinhar no vapor, vaporizar
to cook using the steam of boiling water
Transitive: to steam food
Exemplos
She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish.
Ela adora cozinhar no vapor os legumes para um acompanhamento saudável.
The chef prefers to steam fish rather than fry it to retain its natural flavors.
O chef prefere cozinhar a vapor o peixe em vez de fritá-lo para reter seus sabores naturais.
03
vaporar, viajar usando motores a vapor
(of a ship or train) to travel using engines fueled by steam
Intransitive: to steam to a direction
Exemplos
The steamship steamed across the Atlantic Ocean, carrying passengers and cargo to New York City.
O navio a vapor navegou pelo Oceano Atlântico, transportando passageiros e carga para a cidade de Nova York.
The locomotive steamed through the countryside, chugging along the scenic route.
A locomotiva a vapor atravessou o campo, seguindo pela rota cênica.
04
vaporizar, sanitizar com vapor
to subject something to hot water vapor for cleaning, sanitizing, or treating purposes
Transitive: to steam sth
Exemplos
The kitchen staff regularly steam the restaurant's stainless steel appliances.
A equipe da cozinha vaporiza regularmente os aparelhos de aço inoxidável do restaurante.
He used a handheld steamer to steam the wrinkles out of his suit before the important meeting.
Ele usou um vaporizador de mão para vaporizar as rugas do seu terno antes da reunião importante.
05
enfurecer-se, ferver
to become angry or enraged
Intransitive
Exemplos
He began to steam when he realized his car had been towed from the no-parking zone.
Ele começou a ferver quando percebeu que seu carro havia sido rebocado da zona de proibido estacionar.
She was steaming after discovering her roommate had eaten her leftovers without asking.
Ela estava fumegando depois de descobrir que sua colega de quarto tinha comido suas sobras sem pedir.
06
evaporar, fumegar
to rise as or turn into vapor
Intransitive
Exemplos
The hot soup continued to steam as it simmered on the stove.
A sopa quente continuou a vapor enquanto cozinhava em fogo baixo no fogão.
The freshly brewed coffee steamed in the mug.
O café recém-preparado fumegava na caneca.
Steam
01
vapor
the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point
Exemplos
Steam rose from the kettle as the water reached its boiling point.
O vapor subia da chaleira quando a água atingiu seu ponto de ebulição.
The old train moved forward, powered by steam from its engine.
O trem antigo moveu-se para frente, impulsionado pelo vapor de seu motor.
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