blackened

• Describe algo que ha sido hecho negro u oscuro, a menudo por fuego, carbonización o recubrimiento; también puede referirse a algo que se ha vuelto negro por suciedad o por un proceso culinario de quemado superficial.

Describes something that has been made black or dark, often by burning, charring, or coating.

1. B1formal

   Having been made black or dark in color, often by fire, smoke, or dirt.

   Ennegrecido

   • The walls were blackened by the fire.
   • His hands were blackened from working with coal.
   • The old photograph had blackened edges.

   Sinónimosbegrimedburntdarkenedsmokedsooty

   Antónimosbleachedwhitened

2. Cooking techniqueB2informalamericanculinary

   A method of cooking fish or meat where it is coated in spices and cooked in a very hot pan until the outside is charred black.

   Técnica de cocina 'blackened'

   • We ordered blackened catfish at the restaurant.
   • She made blackened chicken with a spicy rub.
   • Blackened salmon is a popular dish in Cajun cuisine.

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de teñir o volver algo negro u oscuro, o para dañar la reputación de alguien.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something black or dark in color, or to damage someone's reputation.

1. Make or become blackB2formal

   To cause something to turn black in color, or to become black.

   Ennegrecer

   • The smoke from the fire blackened the walls of the room.
   • The sky blackened as the storm approached.
   • The metal blackened after being exposed to the chemical.

   Sinónimosblackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   Antónimosbleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something, affecting its color but not destroying it.

   Chamuscar

   • He blackened the steak on the grill for a smoky flavor.
   • The toast was blackened in the toaster.
   • The chef blackened the fish with a special spice rub.

   Sinónimoscharscorchsearsinge

Variantes phrasalblacken out