hervir
to boil
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/eɾˈβiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Boiling is a fundamental technique in Spanish cooking, used for making cocidos (stews), cooking legumes, and preparing broths. The famous 'cocido madrileno' involves slowly boiling chickpeas, meats, and vegetables together.
📝 Example Sentences
Hay que hervir el agua antes de echar la pasta.
You have to boil the water before adding the pasta.
Hierve las patatas durante veinte minutos.
Boil the potatoes for twenty minutes.