Amase (en. Knead)

/aˈmase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Third person singular of the present subjunctive of the verb 'to knead'.
It is possible that she kneaded the bread before dinner.
Es posible que ella amase el pan antes de la cena.
Third person singular of the imperfect subjunctive of the verb 'to knead'.
If she kneaded more dough, we would have enough for everyone.
Si ella amase más masa, tendríamos suficiente para todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'mānsus', meaning 'kneaded'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there's no need to knead
It means that it's not necessary to accumulate things or problems.
no hay que amasar

Related Words

to knead
To form a dough by mixing ingredients.
amasar
dough
Mix of ingredients, usually flour and water.
masa
knead them
Referring to the action of kneading in the plural.
amásales

Slang Meanings

Used in some countries as a synonym for 'to work hard'.
To achieve this, one must knead seriously.
Para lograrlo, hay que amasar en serio.
In slang, it is used to refer to earning money.
Today I have to knead with the extra work.
Hoy me toca amasar con el trabajo extra.