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marshmallow

/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/

Meanings
noun

Malvavisco

A species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.

Examples :

"The botanist searched the marshy areas hoping to find the marshmallow plant, a key ingredient in traditional remedies. "
El botánico buscó en las zonas pantanosas con la esperanza de encontrar la planta de malvavisco, un ingrediente clave en los remedios tradicionales.
plant nature
noun

Malvavisco

A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been pre-softened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.

Examples :

"My sister brought a box of colorful marshmallows to share with the class during snack time. "
Mi hermana trajo una caja de malvaviscos coloridos para compartir con la clase durante la hora del recreo.
food substance

Related Words

Illustration confectionery

confectionery noun

/kənˈfɛkʃənɛri/ /kənˈfɛkʃənri/

Confitería, dulces

"The children were excited to visit the confectionery shop after school. "

Los niños estaban emocionados de visitar la confitería después de la escuela.

Illustration flavorings

flavorings noun

/ˈfleɪvərɪŋz/

Condimentos, saborizantes

"This soda has an artificial flavoring, I can taste the after taste."

Esta soda tiene saborizantes artificiales, puedo saborear el regusto.

Illustration figuratively

figuratively adverb

/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/

Figuradamente

""The teacher said the student's idea was figuratively a gold mine, meaning it was very valuable and full of potential, but not actually made of gold." "

“La maestra dijo que la idea del estudiante era figuradamente una mina de oro, lo que significaba que era muy valiosa y llena de potencial, pero no hecha realmente de oro.”

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

Originalmente, inicialmente

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Originalmente, este papel era blanco, pero con los años se ha amarilleado por la edad.

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Anterior, antiguo

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Mi vecino anterior, un maestro jubilado, todavía visita la escuela de vez en cuando.

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stressful adjective

/ˈstɹɛsfəl/

Estresante, agobiante

"The long commute was very stressful. "

El largo trayecto era muy estresante.

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consistency noun

/kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/

Coherencia

"The teacher praised the student for the consistency in his homework, noticing how each assignment demonstrated a clear understanding of the material. "

El profesor elogió al estudiante por la coherencia en sus tareas, notando cómo cada tarea demostraba una clara comprensión del material.

Illustration marshmallows

marshmallows noun

/ˈmɑːrʃmæloʊz/ /ˈmɑːrʃmæləʊz/

Malvavisco

"Finding marshmallows growing wild near the river surprised the botanist, as they usually prefer salt marshes. "

Encontrar malvaviscos creciendo silvestres cerca del río sorprendió al botánico, ya que generalmente prefieren las marismas saladas.

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

Tradicionalista

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

Mi abuela es una tradicionalista que cree firmemente en los valores familiares.

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generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Generalmente, comúnmente

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Generalmente se sabe que la Tierra es redonda.

Illustration ingredient

ingredient noun

/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/

Ingrediente

"The main ingredient in Grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies is butter. "

El ingrediente principal de las famosas galletas con chispas de chocolate de la abuela es la mantequilla.

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literally adverb

/ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɚ.ə.li/

Literalmente, al pie de la letra

"When I saw on the news that there would be no school tomorrow because of the snowstorm, I literally jumped for joy, and hit my head on the ceiling fan."

Cuando vi en las noticias que no habría escuela mañana debido a la tormenta de nieve, literalmente salté de alegría y me golpeé la cabeza con el ventilador de techo.