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simmer

/ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/

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noun

Hervor

The state or process of simmering.

Examples :

"The kettle was kept on the simmer."

La tetera se mantuvo a fuego lento.

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verb

Hervir a fuego lento, cocer a fuego lento

To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

Examples :

"The soup simmered on the stove."

La sopa hervía a fuego lento en la estufa.

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verb

Hervir a fuego lento

To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

Examples :

"Simmer the soup for five minutes, then serve."

Hierva la sopa a fuego lento durante cinco minutos y luego sírvala.

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verb

Estar a punto de estallar, hervir

To be on the point of breaking out into anger; to be agitated.

Examples :

"Her anger was simmering beneath the surface after a long day at work. "

Su ira estaba a punto de estallar bajo la superficie después de un largo día de trabajo.

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verb

Hervir a fuego lento, estar hirviendo por dentro

To remain angry with someone or something past the point of exhaustion; to resign oneself to holding a grudge, especially after some failed attempts to resolve a situation.

Examples :

"After the argument with her boss, Sarah simmered with resentment, refusing to discuss the issue further. "

Después de la discusión con su jefe, Sarah hervía por dentro con resentimiento, negándose a discutir el asunto más a fondo.

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noun

Jugador de los Sims

Someone who plays a sim (a simulation game), particularly The Sims.

Examples :

"My sister is such a dedicated simmer; she spends hours building houses and creating stories for her Sims families. "

Mi hermana es una jugadora de los Sims muy dedicada; pasa horas construyendo casas y creando historias para sus familias Sims.

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