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How do you say "melt" in Spanish?
fundir
In Spanish, "melt" is fundir.
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Pronunciation
Say 'fundir' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
fundir is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
El hielo empezó a derretirse con el sol.
The ice began to melt in the sun.
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How to remember fundir
Picture the scene 'The ice began to melt in the sun.' and let the sound of 'fundir' anchor itself to that image in your mind.
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Questions about fundir
How do you pronounce fundir?
Say 'fundir' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is fundir formal or casual?
fundir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is fundir used in Spanish?
fundir is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: El hielo empezó a derretirse con el sol. (The ice began to melt in the sun.).
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