broil

• Método de cocción que expone los alimentos al calor radiante directo, por ejemplo sobre una llama o bajo un grill, para dorarlos o cocinarlos rápidamente.

A method of cooking food by exposing it directly to radiant heat, such as over a fire or under a grill.

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1. B1formalamericanculinary

   A cooking method that uses direct, intense radiant heat from above or below, such as under a grill or over a fire.

   Asar a la parrilla o al fuego directo

   • The chef used the broil setting to brown the top of the casserole.
   • For a perfect steak, a quick broil can create a delicious crust.
   • The recipe recommends a final broil to melt the cheese.

   Sinónimosbarbecuegrilling

• Verbo que se usa para cocinar alimentos mediante calor radiante directo, generalmente en un horno o sobre una llama.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking food by direct exposure to radiant heat, typically in an oven or over a fire.

1. Cook under a broilerB1formalamericanculinary

   To cook food by exposing it to direct, intense heat from above, typically in an oven.

   Asar a la parrilla del horno

   • She broiled the chicken until the skin was crispy.
   • The recipe says to broil the fish for five minutes on each side.
   • He broiled the steak to perfection.

   Sinónimosgrill

2. Heat by a natural forceB2formal

   To be exposed to intense heat from a natural source, such as the sun.

   Exponerse al calor intenso

   • The desert sun broiled the sand until it was too hot to touch.
   • The pavement broiled under the midday heat.
   • The crops broiled in the relentless summer sun.

   Sinónimosbakeroastswelter

3. Be very hotB1informal

   To feel extremely hot, especially due to hot weather or direct exposure to the sun.

   Asarse de calor

   • We were broiling in the sun at the beach.
   • The city was broiling during the heatwave.
   • I'm broiling in this stuffy room without air conditioning.

   Sinónimosbakefryroastscorchsizzleswelter

   Antónimosfreezeshiver