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.
- Lucía¿Te gusta cómo quedó tu té?Do you like how your tea turned out?
- JavierSí, está perfectamente infusionado.Yes, it is perfectly steeped.
- LucíaQué bueno, Javier.That's good, Javier.
- JavierEl 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.