English–Spanish

“thicken” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eŋgɾoˈsaɾ/

Example

Pasa el lápiz otra vez para engrosar el trazo.

Go over the line with the pencil again to thicken it.

Illustration for engrosar (thicken)

How to say “thicken” in Spanish

“Thicken” in Spanish is engrosar.

A list or row visibly thickening as more entries or people are added.

Full entry for engrosar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with engrosar

Puedes engrosar la salsa con un poco de harina.

You can thicken the sauce with a little flour.

Tips for using engrosar

  • Often used in set phrases like engrosar la lista and engrosar las filas to mean adding entries or members rather than only making something physically wider.

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