Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
espolvorear
Pronunciation
IPA/espolβoɾeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsprinkle
Example
Ella espolvoreó queso parmesano sobre la pasta.
She sprinkled Parmesan cheese on the pasta.
More examples
Ella espolvoreó la tarta con azúcar glas antes de servirla.
She sprinkled the cake with powdered sugar before serving it.
Core concept
Light scattering of small particles that leaves a thin dusting.
Common phrases
espolvorear con azúcar
sprinkle with sugar
espolvorear con sal
sprinkle with salt
espolvorear con harina
sprinkle with flour
Similar words
echar: Deposits or adds something into or onto another thing, often by pouring or placing.
sazonar: Gives food flavor through the use of salt, spices, or aromatic herbs.
salar: Covers food with salt by sprinkling it on to increase saltiness.
Definition in Spanish
Esparcir con un movimiento ligero pequeñas partículas sobre algo para cubrirlo tenuemente.
Word origin
From Spanish polvo "dust" (from Latin pulvis) plus the verb-forming suffix -ear with a prosthetic e, giving the sense of dusting or scattering powder.
Usage tips
- Used for shaking dry particles such as grated cheese or powdered sugar to create a light coating and not for spraying liquids, for which rociar is used.