strain the pasta
откинуть макароны на дуршлаг
Strain the pasta and save a cup of the cooking water.
Откиньте макароны на дуршлаг и оставьте чашку воды, в которой они варились.
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verb · C1 · rare word · UK/US
strain
strain
Meaning of strain
English
to pour liquid through a sieve to separate it from solid bits
Русский
Отделять жидкость от твёрдых частиц через сито или марлю.
Pronunciation
British English
/streɪn/
American English
/streɪn/
strain with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом strain
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strain usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
Strain the broth before serving it.
Процедите бульон перед подачей.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
Strain the tomato purée through a sieve.
Процедите томатное пюре через сито.
strain synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between strain, sieve, drain, and filter
S
🇬🇧English
sieve
Pass through a sieve; more British
rare word
ENSieve the flour into a bowl.
ENDrain the pasta and add the sauce.
Advanced: broader words
F
🇬🇧English
filter
Pass through a fine filter; more technical
C1often
ENFilter the solution to remove any suspended particles before analysis.
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What does strain mean?
to pour liquid through a sieve to separate it from solid bits
How do you pronounce strain?
strain is pronounced [streɪn].
How is strain used in a sentence?
Процедите бульон перед подачей. Translation: Strain the broth before serving it.
Is strain part of rec:food_prep vocabulary?
Yes, strain can be learned in the rec:food_prep topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is strain part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, strain can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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