espolvorear

Spanish

Etymology

From es- + polvo (powder) + -ear, or es- + polvorear.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /espolboɾeˈaɾ/ [es.pol.β̞o.ɾeˈaɾ]
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: es‧pol‧vo‧re‧ar

Verb

espolvorear (first-person singular present espolvoreo, first-person singular preterite espolvoreé, past participle espolvoreado)

  1. (transitive) to dust, to sprinkle
    Synonyms: rociar, salpicar
    Finalmente, sirve en una dulcera y espolvorea con canela molida.
    Finally, serve in a dish and dust with ground cinnamon.
    (http://es.wikihow.com/hacer-arroz-con-leche)

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