crush

The Spanish word 'machacar' translates to 'crush' or 'grind' in English. It refers to the action of breaking something into small pieces or powder by pressing it hard often or repeatedly, often using a tool or machine. The term is commonly used in various contexts, including in cooking (such as when you 'machacar' garlic or spices), in physical activities (like 'machacar' the muscles), and in figurative language (for instance, to 'machacar' an idea means to overemphasize or repeat it excessively).

Example sentences using: machacar

Voy a machacar el ajo para la salsa.

I am going to crush the garlic for the sauce.

This phrase indicates the action of crushing garlic, which is a common preparation step in making sauces.

Ella va a machacar las nueces en un mortero.

She is going to pound the nuts in a mortar.

This shows the process of pounding nuts, which is often done to prepare them for various recipes.

El chef necesita machacar la carne para el platillo.

The chef needs to pound the meat for the dish.

This highlights the technique of pounding meat, which is sometimes necessary to tenderize it before cooking.