How to Say “Steeped” in Spanish

infusionado
/infusjonado/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for steeped is infusionado.
The word infusionado is used to mean steeped.

How do you pronounce it?

/infusjonado/

Did you know?

  • If you talk about a tea being 'steeped' in a kitchen, you might hear the word reposar, which actually means 'to rest'.
  • If you are 'steeped' in a certain culture, you might say you are impregnado de that culture. This implies the essence has soaked into your very pores, much like a sponge.
  • The verb infusionar can be used in a medical context to describe the slow introduction of a fluid into a vein, not just for beverages.

Examples in context

  • El equipo de investigación estaba sumergido en el estudio de la medicina regenerativa.
    The research team was steeped in the study of regenerative medicine.
  • La oradora se encontraba inmersa en la cultura y las tradiciones del país.
    The speaker was steeped in the culture and traditions of the country.
  • El escritor estaba empapado de la historia de su ciudad natal.
    The writer was steeped in the history of his hometown.
  • Ana se encontraba envuelta en las artes escénicas desde temprana edad.
    Ana was steeped in the performing arts from an early age.
  • Estamos metidos hasta el cuello en los preparativos de la fiesta de cumpleaños.
    We are steeped in the preparations for the birthday party.
  • El niño estaba enfrascado en la lectura del libro durante horas.
    The boy was steeped in reading the book for hours.
  • Juan se encuentra lleno de entusiasmo por el nuevo proyecto.
    Juan is steeped in enthusiasm for the new project.
  • Estaba empapado en la cultura andaluza.
    steeped
  • El té está bien infusionado.
    The tea is well steeped.

Example conversation

Lucía and Javier are in a cafe during the afternoon.

  1. Lucía

    ¿Te gusta cómo quedó tu té?
    Do you like how your tea turned out?
  2. Javier

    Sí, está perfectamente infusionado.
    Yes, it is perfectly steeped.
  3. Lucía

    Qué bueno, Javier.
    That's good, Javier.
  4. Javier

    El sabor es muy intenso.
    The flavor is very intense.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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