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