Meanings (ES + gloss)
abrupto • acantilado • empinado • escarpado • inclinado • precipitoso
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
They will be called upon to deal with freight trains of up to 900 tons over gradients considerably steeper than those of the Central Section—for example, the frequent stretches of…
a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient
Meanings (ES + gloss)
sopa
A liquid used in a steeping process
Corn steep has many industrial uses.
Phrases
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Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
macerar • remojar
To soak or wet thoroughly.
The tea is steeping.
They steep skins in a tanning solution to create leather.
imbuir
To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
The learned of the nation were steeped in Latin.
a town steeped in history
infusionar
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.