noun🔗ShareResequedad, sequedadThe condition of being parched."After running the marathon, the athlete felt the parch in their throat and immediately reached for water. "Después de correr el maratón, el atleta sintió la resequedad en la garganta e inmediatamente buscó agua.conditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareResecar, quemarTo burn the surface of, to scorch."The sun today could parch cement."El sol de hoy podría resecar el cemento.weatherdisasternatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTostarTo roast, as dry grain."My grandmother used to parch corn kernels in a cast iron skillet until they were browned and crispy. "Mi abuela solía tostar granos de maíz en una sartén de hierro fundido hasta que se doraban y crujían.foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareResecar, marchitarTo dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat."The hot desert sun can quickly parch your skin and lips. "El sol caliente del desierto puede resecar rápidamente tu piel y labios.environmentweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareResecar, dar sedTo make thirsty."The hot sun can parch your throat if you don't drink enough water. "El sol caliente puede resecar tu garganta si no bebes suficiente agua.physiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHervir a fuego lentoTo boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas)."My grandma still likes to parch the peas for hours until they're perfectly mushy for her special pea soup. "A mi abuela todavía le gusta hervir los guisantes a fuego lento durante horas hasta que estén perfectamente blandos para su sopa de guisantes especial.foodvegetableagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareResecarse, quemarse superficialmenteTo become superficially burnt; be become sunburned."The locals watched, amused, as the tourists parched in the sun, having neglected to apply sunscreen or bring water."Los lugareños observaron, divertidos, cómo los turistas se resecaban bajo el sol, por haber descuidado la aplicación de protector solar o llevar agua.appearanceweatherbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading