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    Microondas (en. Microwave)

    /mikɾo'ondas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A device that heats food using electromagnetic radiation.
    I put the plate in the microwave and waited a minute.
    Puse el plato en el microondas y esperé un minuto.
    A common appliance in modern kitchens.
    The microwave is very practical for cooking quickly.
    El microondas es muy práctico para cocinar rápidamente.
    A device that allows for defrosting food.
    I used the microwave to defrost the meat before cooking it.
    Utilicé el microondas para descongelar la carne antes de cocinarla.

    Etymology

    From the term 'microondas', which refers to short wavelength electromagnetic waves.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put in the microwave
    To place something inside the microwave to heat it.
    meter al microondas
    heat in the microwave
    To use a microwave to raise the temperature of food.
    calentar en el microondas
    defrost in the microwave
    To use the microwave to remove ice from frozen food.
    descongelar en el microondas

    Related Words

    oven
    A device used for cooking, it can be electric or gas.
    horno
    heater
    A device that is used to raise the temperature of an environment or food.
    calentador
    appliance
    A device that facilitates household tasks.
    electrodoméstico

    Slang Meanings

    Mico
    I'm going to heat dinner in the mico.
    Voy a calentar la cena en el mico.
    Micro
    Can you put this in the micro?
    ¿Puedes meter esto en el micro?