Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escalfar
verb
/es.kalˈfaʁ/

Definition
To boil or scald (usually referring to a liquid, especially water).

Examples
- Escofie seu peixe antes de cozinhá-lo para realçar o sabor.
- Você deve escalfar os vegetais antes de adicioná-los à salada.

Meaning
The process of heating a liquid, typically water, until it reaches its boiling point or just below, used in culinary and food preparation contexts.

Synonyms
- escaldar
- ferver
- cozer