scorching

• Describe algo extremadamente caliente, abrasador o intenso, como el calor del sol o una temperatura muy alta.

Describes something that is extremely hot, burning, or intense.

1. Extremely hotB1informal

   Very hot and dry, often to the point of burning or damaging a surface.

   Extremadamente caliente

   • The scorching sun made the pavement too hot to walk on.
   • We stayed indoors to avoid the scorching afternoon heat.
   • The desert is known for its scorching temperatures during the day.

   Sinónimosblisteringbroilingburningfieryparchedroastingsearingsizzlingswelteringtorrid

   Antónimoscoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

2. B2informal

   Used to describe criticism or remarks that are very harsh or severe.

   Mordaz o severo (dicho de críticas)

   • The critic gave a scorching review of the new movie.
   • Her scorching remarks left everyone in the room silent.
   • He faced scorching criticism for his controversial decision.

   Sinónimosblisteringcausticharshscathingsearingseverevitriolic

   Antónimosgentlelenientmild

• Adverbio que significa «extremadamente caliente» o «abrasadoramente». Se usa para intensificar el grado de calor, a menudo en contextos de clima o temperatura. Coincide con el participio presente del verbo «scorch» y funciona como adverbio.

An adverb meaning 'extremely hot' or 'burningly.' It is used to intensify the degree of heat, often in weather or temperature contexts. The form is identical to the present participle of the verb 'scorch' and functions adverbially.

1. Extremely hotB1informal

   In a way that is very hot, capable of causing burns or discomfort.

   extremadamente caliente

   • The sun was shining scorching hot on the beach.
   • She touched the metal surface and it felt scorching.
   • The pavement was scorching under the midday heat.

   Antónimoschillycoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

• Verbo que se usa para quemar ligeramente la superficie de algo, causando decoloración o daño, o para referirse a moverse muy rápido.

A verb used to indicate the act of burning the surface of something, causing discoloration or damage, or to move very fast.

1. Make very hot and dryB2formal

   To become or cause something to become extremely hot and dry, often due to sun or fire.

   Resecar por calor

   • The summer sun scorched the fields, leaving them cracked and barren.
   • The desert heat scorched the landscape for miles.
   • The drought scorched the once-green hills.

   Sinónimosdesiccatedry upparchsearwither

   Antónimosdrenchmoistensaturatesoak

2. Become superficially burnedB2formal

   To burn the surface of something slightly, causing discoloration or damage.

   chamuscarse

   • I scorched the shirt while ironing it.
   • The toast was scorched black on one side.
   • The flames scorched the wooden floorboards.

   Sinónimosburncharsearsinge

3. Destroy completely by or as if by fireB2formal

   To burn something completely, leaving nothing behind.

   Destruir completamente por fuego

   • The wildfire scorched the entire forest.
   • The enemy army scorched the village to the ground.
   • The intense heat scorched all vegetation in its path.

   Sinónimosburncharconsumeincinerate

   Antónimosdouseextinguishpreserveprotectquenchsmother

4. Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect colorB2formal

   To burn the surface of something just enough to change its color.

   Chamuscar ligeramente la superficie

   • The chef scorched the steak to give it a nice crust.
   • The sun scorched her skin, turning it a deep red.
   • The candle flame scorched the paper, leaving a brown mark.

   Sinónimosblackencharsearsinge

5. Become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditionsB2formal

   To become damaged or discolored due to prolonged exposure to intense heat or dryness.

   Quemarse o chamuscarse

   • The leaves of the plant scorched in the relentless sun.
   • The grass scorched during the heatwave.
   • The paint on the car's hood scorched from the engine's heat.

   Sinónimosblackenburncharsearshrivelsingewither