glazed

• Describe una superficie que es lisa, brillante y a menudo cubierta con una sustancia vítrea, o describe ojos que están fijos y sin enfoque.

Describes a surface that is smooth, shiny, and often coated with a glass-like substance, or describes eyes that are fixed and unfocused.

1. Coated with a glossy finishB1formal

   Covered with a thin, shiny layer of glass-like material or glaze.

   glaseado

   • The potter sold beautifully glazed ceramic bowls.
   • The kitchen tiles are glazed for easy cleaning.
   • She admired the glazed surface of the antique vase.

   Sinónimosburnishedcoatedglossypolishedshinyvarnished

   Antónimosdullflatmatteroughunfinished

2. Expressionless or dazedB2informal

   Having a fixed, unfocused, or dull look, often due to tiredness, boredom, or intoxication.

   Mirada vidriosa

   • After the long lecture, his eyes became glazed.
   • She stared with a glazed expression at the television.
   • His glazed look suggested he hadn't slept well.

   Sinónimosblankdazedemptyexpressionlessfixedlifelessstaringunfocusedvacantwooden

   Antónimosalertbrightexpressivelively

3. Coated with sugarA2informalculinary

   Covered with a thin, sugary icing or syrup.

   glasear

   • The donuts were glazed with a sweet vanilla icing.
   • She bought a box of glazed pastries for breakfast.
   • The baker glazed the cinnamon rolls with a sticky syrup.

   Sinónimoscandiedfrostedsugaredsugary

• Verbo que significa cubrir o fijar con vidrio, o aplicar una capa brillante y vítrea, como esmalte o glaseado, sobre una superficie.

A verb used to indicate the act of fitting or covering with glass, or applying a glossy, glass-like coating to a surface.

1. Cover with a glossy coatingB1formalculinary

   To apply a thin, glossy coating to food, typically pastries or meats.

   glasear

   • She glazed the donuts with a chocolate icing.
   • The chef glazed the ham with honey and mustard.
   • You should glaze the cake after it has cooled.

   Sinónimoscoatenrobefrostice

2. Apply a glassy finishB2formalart

   To apply a thin, transparent layer of paint or substance to create a glossy or glass-like finish.

   Aplicar un acabado vidrioso/barniz brillante

   • The artist glazed the pottery to give it a shiny surface.
   • He glazed the painting with a protective varnish.
   • The ceramic bowl was glazed in a beautiful blue color.

   Sinónimoscoatenamelglosslacquerpolishshellacvarnish

3. Become glassy or unfocusedB2informal

   To become dull, glassy, or unfocused, often referring to the eyes.

   Volverse vidrioso o sin expresión

   • His eyes glazed over during the long lecture.
   • She glazed as she stared out the window.
   • The patient's eyes glazed from the medication.

   Sinónimosfilm overglass overglaze over

Variantes phrasalglaze over