crisp

• Describe algo firme, seco y que se rompe con facilidad, como comida fresca o papel; también se usa para aire fresco y frío, o para sonidos nítidos y claros.

Describes something that is firm, dry, and easily broken, like fresh food or paper; also used for cool, fresh air or clear, sharp sounds.

1. Firm and freshA2formal

   Firm, dry, and fresh, especially in a way that is pleasing.

   firme y fresco

   • The apple was crisp and juicy.
   • She bit into a crisp lettuce leaf.
   • The crackers were perfectly crisp.

   Sinónimoscrispyfirmfreshsnappy

   Antónimosflabbylimpsoftsoggystale

2. Clear and sharpB1formal

   Clear, sharp, and distinct, especially in sound, image, or weather.

   nítido, claro y definido

   • The air was crisp and cold on the winter morning.
   • The photograph has a crisp, clear image.
   • His voice was crisp and authoritative.

   Sinónimosclearclear-cutdistinctprecisesharp

   Antónimosblurryfuzzyindistinctmuffledvague

3. Neat and tidyB1formal

   Having a neat, clean, and well-pressed appearance.

   Nítido y ordenado

   • He wore a crisp white shirt to the interview.
   • The uniform was clean and crisp.
   • She folded the sheets into crisp, sharp corners.

   Sinónimosdapperimmaculateneatorderlysmartsprucetidytrim

   Antónimosdisheveledmessyrumpledslovenlyunkempt

• Sustantivo que designa una fina lámina de patata frita u horneada hasta quedar crujiente, que se vende normalmente en bolsas como aperitivo.

A noun referring to a thin, crispy slice of potato that is fried or baked until crunchy, often sold in bags as a snack.

1. Thin fried potato snackA1informalbritish

   A thin slice of potato that has been fried or baked until crunchy, often salted and flavored.

   Patata frita (de bolsa)

   • I bought a bag of salt and vinegar crisps.
   • She loves eating crisps while watching a movie.
   • He offered me some cheese and onion crisps.

   Sinónimoschippotato chip

• Verbo que significa hacer que algo quede crujiente, generalmente mediante cocción, secado o rizado; también se usa en contextos culinarios.

A verb meaning to make something crisp, such as by cooking, drying, or curling; also used in cooking contexts.

1. Make or become crispB2formal

   To make something firm, dry, and brittle, typically by cooking or heating.

   volverse crujiente

   • Crisp the bacon in a hot pan until golden.
   • The cold air crisped the leaves on the ground.
   • She crisped the lettuce by placing it in ice water.

   Sinónimosbrowncrispencrunchseartoast

   Antónimosmoistensoften

2. Become stiff or brittleB2formal

   To become hard, dry, and easily broken, often due to cold or heat.

   ponerse rígido y quebradizo

   • The frost crisped the grass overnight.
   • The bread crisped in the oven.
   • His hair crisped in the dry desert wind.

   Sinónimosdryembrittlehardenshrivelstiffen

   Antónimosmellowmoistensoften