parch

• Verbo que describe la acción de secar algo intensamente, especialmente por efecto del calor o del sol, dejándolo reseco o agrietado.

A verb used to describe the act of making something extremely dry, especially through heat or exposure to the sun.

1. Make dryB2formal

   To make something extremely dry, especially through heat or lack of moisture.

   Resecar

   • The sun parched the earth after weeks of drought.
   • The hot wind parched his lips and skin.
   • The desert heat parched the plants beyond recovery.

   Sinónimosbakedehydratedesiccatedryscorchsearwither

   Antónimosdampenmoistensaturatesoakwet

2. Make thirstyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel very thirsty.

   Dar mucha sed

   • The long hike parched the hikers.
   • The dry air parched his throat.
   • Working in the sun parched the workers quickly.

   Sinónimosdehydratedry out

3. Toast lightlyC1formal

   To roast or dry something, like grains or nuts, with heat.

   Tostar ligeramente

   • She parched the corn kernels over the fire.
   • The chef parched the almonds for the salad.
   • They parched the coffee beans before grinding them.

   Sinónimosdryroasttoast

   Antónimosdampenmoistensoakwet