Pesquisar
to thicken
01
engrossar, aumentar
to increase the dimension of something
Transitive: to thicken sth
Example
The seamstress decided to thicken the hem of the dress to give it more weight and structure.
The designer decided to thicken the walls of the building to enhance its structural integrity.
To increase privacy, the homeowner planted bushes along the property line to thicken the hedge.
02
engrossar, densificar
to become more viscous or dense
Intransitive
Example
As the gravy cooked, it began to thicken, reaching the desired consistency.
The pudding mixture thickened as it cooled, forming a smooth and creamy texture.
The cream in the recipe thickened as it was whipped, forming soft peaks.
03
engrossar, espessar
to make a substance more dense
Transitive: to thicken a substance
Example
The chef is currently thickening the soup with cream.
He thickened the stew by adding more vegetables.
She adds flour to the sauce to thicken it.
Exemplo
The seamstress decided to thicken the hem of the dress to give it more weight and structure.
The designer decided to thicken the walls of the building to enhance its structural integrity.
To increase privacy, the homeowner planted bushes along the property line to thicken the hedge.
To improve insulation, the homeowner decided to thicken the attic insulation by adding another layer of fiberglass.
Palavras Próximas
