soak

mettere a bagno, ammollare

Lasciare qualcosa in un liquido finché questo non lo impregna completamente.

In inglese semplice: To leave something in liquid until the liquid gets into it thoroughly.

• Soak the beans overnight.
• She soaked a sponge in warm water.
• Have you soaked the rice yet?

Come si usa: soak something in something (Soak the bread in milk before using it.)

Sinonimi: steep

Espressioni comuni: soak the beans, soak in something, soak a sponge

stare a bagno

Restare per un po’ in un liquido e bagnarsi completamente.

In inglese semplice: To stay in liquid for a while and become very wet.

• I like to soak in the bath.
• The beans soaked all night.
• Let the clothes soak for an hour.

Come si usa: soak in something (The beans need to soak in water overnight.)

Espressioni comuni: soak in water, soak in something, soak overnight

mettere a bagno

Lasciare tessuti o vestiti nell’acqua per un po’, di solito per pulirli.

In inglese semplice: To leave cloth or clothing in water for a while, usually to clean it.

• Soak the shirt before washing it.
• She soaked the curtains in soapy water.
• Can I soak these towels overnight?

Come si usa: soak something in something (Soak the cloth in warm water.)

Espressioni comuni: soak a shirt, soak dirty clothes, soak in water

bagno, ammollo

Periodo trascorso seduti nell’acqua o durante il quale si lascia qualcosa in un liquido.

In inglese semplice: A period of sitting in water or leaving something in liquid.

• I had a long soak.
• A hot soak eased her tired muscles.
• Give the beans a soak before cooking.

Come si usa: a soak in something (A soak in warm water helped my feet.)

Sinonimi: bath

Espressioni comuni: a long soak, a hot soak, have a soak