Doren (en. Doren)

/ˈdoɾen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the verb 'dorar', used in subordinate clauses.
I hope they brown the food properly.
Espero que ellos doren la comida de manera adecuada.
It is used in contexts of desire or uncertainty.
It is possible for them to brown the bread in the oven.
Es posible que doren los panes en el horno.
It refers to the action of adding a golden color to food.
Although it may not seem like it, it is important that the ingredients brown before adding them.
Aunque no parece, es importante que doren los ingredientes antes de añadirlos.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'dorar', which in turn has Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let them brown
it refers to something being golden or cooked until it reaches a golden color.
que doren
I hope they brown well
it expresses a wish about how certain foods should be cooked.
espero que doren bien

Related Words

golden
that has a color or appearance similar to gold.
dorado
to brown
action of giving a golden color to food.
dorar
browner
a person who browns, which can refer to an artist who uses techniques that add golden color.
dorador

Slang Meanings

Used in cooking to refer to something well-cooked
The meat has to brown well to be delicious.
La carne tiene que doren bien para que esté deliciosa.
Expression of satisfaction when seeing something well done
Those loaves of bread have turned out perfect, let them brown!
Esos panes han quedado perfectos, ¡que doren!