overboil

• Verbo que significa hervir algo durante demasiado tiempo, haciendo que se desborde por el borde o que se cocine en exceso.

A verb meaning to boil something for too long, causing it to overflow or become overcooked.

1. Overflow while boilingB2informal

   To boil so vigorously that the liquid spills over the edge of the container.

   Rebosar al hervir

   • I left the milk on the stove and it overboiled all over the counter.
   • Be careful not to let the soup overboil when you turn up the heat.
   • The pasta water overboiled because the lid was on too tightly.

   Sinónimosboil overbubble over

2. Boil excessivelyB2informal

   To boil something for too long, often resulting in a change of texture or taste.

   Hervir en exceso

   • She overboiled the eggs, so they turned rubbery.
   • If you overboil the vegetables, they will lose all their nutrients.
   • The recipe warns not to overboil the sauce or it will become too thick.