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How do you say "boil" in Spanish?
hervir
In Spanish, "boil" is hervir.
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Pronunciation
'hervir' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, any h stays completely silent.
Grammar notes
hervir is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Herve el agua antes de añadir la pasta.
Boil the water before adding the pasta.
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How to remember hervir
Say 'hervir' while picturing yourself in the situation 'Boil the water before adding the pasta.' so the word sticks to that mental snapshot.
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Questions about hervir
How do you pronounce hervir?
'hervir' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable. Also, any h stays completely silent.
Is hervir formal or casual?
hervir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is hervir used in Spanish?
hervir is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Herve el agua antes de añadir la pasta. (Boil the water before adding the pasta.).
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