Meanings (ES + gloss)
torrefacer
To burn the surface of, to scorch.
The sun today could parch cement.
agostar
To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
The last day's march was very painful, for the north wind, blowing full in their faces, parched and benumbed the men.
The patient’s mouth is parched from fever.
dar mucha sed
To make very thirsty.
In my haste I stumbled , and fell over one of the wounded; he groaned, and prayed me for a cup of water to cool the thirst that parched him.
We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?