Spanish Conversation · Level 113
60 words
Spanish word
abrasar
Pronunciation
IPA/aβɾaˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbburn
Example
No abrases la tortilla en la sartén.
Don't burn the tortilla in the pan.
More examples
Si dejas la paella demasiado tiempo, el fuego puede abrasar la comida.
If you leave the paella too long, the fire can scorch the food.
Core concept
Surface blackened and charred by intense heat.
Common phrases
abrasar la piel
scorch the skin
abrasar la comida
scorch the food
Similar words
quemar: Cause something to burn by applying flame or intense heat, often damaging it.
asar: Cook food slowly with dry heat (oven or grill), producing thorough cooking and browning.
tostar: Brown a surface briefly to create a crisp, fragrant toasted flavor and color.
chamuscar: Singe a surface lightly with heat, leaving small blackened or scorched spots.
Definition in Spanish
Indica someter un objeto o alimento a un calor muy fuerte, de modo que la superficie quede chamuscada o carbonizada.
Word origin
From Spanish brasa 'ember' plus the verb-forming suffix -ar, originally meaning to apply ember heat and thus to scorch or char.
Usage tips
- Commonly contrasted with asar: abrasar implies strong charring of the surface while asar means to roast or grill without necessarily blackening.