Hirviendo (en. Boiling)
/irˈβjendo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is in a state of boiling.
The water is boiling in the pot.
El agua está hirviendo en la olla.
That shows great intensity or fervor.
The discussion was boiling with emotions.
La discusión estaba hirviendo de emociones.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'hervir', which comes from the Latin 'ebullire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be boiling
To be in a state of great agitation or emotion.
estar hirviendo
boiling with rage
To feel very angry or upset.
hirviendo de rabia
cooking at boiling
To cook something at boiling temperature.
cocinar a hirviendo
Related Words
to boil
To change a liquid from a liquid state to a gaseous state by heating.
hervir
boil
State of a liquid that is boiling.
hervor
boiling
The process of boiling.
ebullición
Slang Meanings
To be very excited or agitated.
I was boiling over the news about the concert.
Estaba hirviendo por la noticia del concierto.
To feel very irritated.
That attitude left me boiling.
Me dejó hirviendo esa actitud.