verb🔗ShareMachacar, triturarTo convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure"The potatoes need to be mashed."Las patatas necesitan ser machacadas.foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaceraciónIn brewing, to convert (for example malt, or malt and meal) into the mash which makes wort."The brewer is mashing the grains to create the sweet wort for the beer. "El cervecero está macerando los granos para crear el mosto dulce para la cerveza.fooddrinkagricultureprocesssciencechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAplastar, machacarTo press down hard (on)."to mash on a bicycle pedal"Aplastar un pedal de bicicleta.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMachacar, aplastarTo press."She was mashing the potatoes with a fork to make them smooth. "Ella estaba machacando las patatas con un tenedor para hacerlas suaves.foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePreparar el té, infusionarTo prepare a cup of tea in a teapot; to brew (tea).""Would you like me to start mashing the tea while we wait for everyone to arrive?" "¿Quieres que empiece a preparar el té mientras esperamos a que todos lleguen?drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear violentamente, machacarTo act violently."The older brother was mashing his younger brother's toy car into the ground. "El hermano mayor estaba machacando el coche de juguete de su hermano pequeño contra el suelo.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCoquetear, ligarTo flirt, to make eyes, to make romantic advances"During the office party, John was clearly mashing on Sarah, making her blush. "Durante la fiesta de la oficina, John estaba claramente coqueteando con Sarah, haciéndola sonrojar.communicationhumansexactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrituración, machacadoThe process by which something is mashed or beaten to pulp."The potato mashing was a messy but enjoyable chore for the family. "El machacado de las patatas fue una tarea desordenada pero agradable para la familia.foodprocessutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaceraciónThe action of soaking malted barley etc., in order to convert starch into sugars as part of the brewing process."The brewer carefully monitored the mashing to ensure optimal sugar extraction from the grains. "El cervecero supervisó cuidadosamente la maceración para asegurar una extracción óptima de azúcar de los granos.fooddrinkprocessagriculturechemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePreparación, elaboraciónThe process of preparing tea in a teapot."The cafe owner demonstrated the proper mashing for a strong, flavorful cup of tea. "El dueño del café demostró la elaboración adecuada para una taza de té fuerte y sabrosa.drinkfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
