Spanish Conversation · Level 14
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Spanish word
fermentación
Pronunciation
IPA/feɾmentaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounfermentation
Example
La fermentación transforma la leche en yogur.
Fermentation transforms milk into yogurt.
More examples
En casa, la fermentación natural de la masa crea burbujas.
At home, the natural fermentation of the dough creates bubbles.
Core concept
Milk turning into yogurt with tiny bubbles.
Common phrases
fermentación natural
natural fermentation
fase de fermentación
fermentation stage
Similar words
fermento: Starter culture or fermenting agent containing microbes that cause fermentation.
curación: Process of curing meat or fish with salt or air to preserve and alter taste.
descomposición: Breakdown of organic substances into simpler compounds through decay.
maduración: Gradual aging process that develops a food's taste and mouthfeel over time.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso natural por el cual microorganismos transforman alimentos o líquidos, produciendo ácido, alcohol o gas y alterando sabor o textura.
Word origin
Spanish fermentación comes from Latin fermentatio, from the verb fermentare 'to cause to boil', ultimately from fervere 'to boil'.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech speakers often use the verb 'fermentar' or a progressive like 'está fermentando' rather than the noun 'la fermentación' to say something is happening now.
Related words
- fermentarfermentverb
- fermentadofermentedadjective