parch

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de secar algo intensamente, especialmente pelo calor ou pelo sol, deixando-o ressecado ou queimado. Também pode indicar a sensação de secura extrema na pele, na garganta ou no solo.

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.

   Ressecar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbakedehydratedesiccatedryscorchsearwither

   Antônimosdampenmoistensaturatesoakwet

2. Make thirstyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel very thirsty.

   Dar sede

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

   Sinônimosdehydratedry out

3. Toast lightlyC1formal

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

   Torrar levemente

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

   Sinônimosdryroasttoast

   Antônimosdampenmoistensoakwet