broil

• Método de cozinhar alimentos por exposição direta ao calor radiante, como sobre brasas, chama ou grelha. Também se refere a assar ou tostar alimentos por meio desse calor intenso.

A method of cooking food by exposing it directly to radiant heat, such as over a fire or under a grill.

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1. B1formalamericanculinary

   A cooking method that uses direct, intense radiant heat from above or below, such as under a grill or over a fire.

   Grelhar

   • The chef used the broil setting to brown the top of the casserole.
   • For a perfect steak, a quick broil can create a delicious crust.
   • The recipe recommends a final broil to melt the cheese.

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• Verbo usado para indicar o cozimento de alimentos por exposição direta ao calor radiante, geralmente no forno ou sobre a chama. Também pode se referir a grelhar ou assar alimentos dessa forma.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking food by direct exposure to radiant heat, typically in an oven or over a fire.

1. Cook under a broilerB1formalamericanculinary

   To cook food by exposing it to direct, intense heat from above, typically in an oven.

   Gratinar

   • She broiled the chicken until the skin was crispy.
   • The recipe says to broil the fish for five minutes on each side.
   • He broiled the steak to perfection.

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2. Heat by a natural forceB2formal

   To be exposed to intense heat from a natural source, such as the sun.

   Torrar ao sol

   • The desert sun broiled the sand until it was too hot to touch.
   • The pavement broiled under the midday heat.
   • The crops broiled in the relentless summer sun.

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3. Be very hotB1informal

   To feel extremely hot, especially due to hot weather or direct exposure to the sun.

   Derreter de calor

   • We were broiling in the sun at the beach.
   • The city was broiling during the heatwave.
   • I'm broiling in this stuffy room without air conditioning.

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