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    Derretir (en. Melt)

    /de.reˈtiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something solid become liquid.
    The heat of the sun can melt the snow.
    El calor del sol puede derretir la nieve.
    To undo or dissolve something.
    I need to melt the butter before using it.
    Necesito derretir la mantequilla antes de usarla.
    To cause someone to feel great affection.
    Her smile managed to melt my heart.
    Su sonrisa logró derretir mi corazón.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'derretire', which means 'to undo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to melt with love
    To feel an intense love that provokes a deep emotional reaction.
    derretirse de amor
    to melt with laughter
    To laugh a lot, to the point of losing control.
    derretirse de risa
    to melt the ice
    To break a tension or discomfort in a situation.
    derretir el hielo

    Related Words

    fusion
    Process of changing from solid to liquid.
    fusión
    to heat
    To increase the temperature of something.
    calentar
    liquidity
    State of being liquid.
    liquidez

    Slang Meanings

    To melt someone's heart
    That puppy can melt anyone's heart.
    Ese cachorro puede derretir el corazón de cualquiera.
    To melt for someone
    She melts for him every time she sees him.
    Ella se derrite por él cada vez que lo ve.