English–Spanish
“marinate” in Spanish
How to say “marinate” in Spanish
“Marinate” in Spanish is macerar.
Strawberry halves sinking in sugar and lemon juice.
Example sentences with macerar
Las aceitunas suelen macerar en aceite con hierbas.
Olives usually marinate in oil with herbs.
Tips for using macerar
- With fruit, macerar commonly means mixing with sugar or acid to release juices, a usage that English recipes often call 'macerate' rather than 'marinate'.
Other Spanish words for “marinate”
Voy a marinar las verduras en aceite y vinagre.
I am going to marinate the vegetables in oil and vinegar.