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parch
[/pɑːrtʃ/]
verb
ressecar
1.
to make very dry, especially by exposure to heat or sun
The intense sun parched the earth.
O sol intenso ressequiu a terra.
2.
to cause severe thirst; to make extremely thirsty
His throat was parched after running.
A garganta dele estava ressecada depois de correr.
3.
to roast or burn slightly
Parch the almonds in the oven before grinding them.
Torrefa as amêndoas no forno antes de moê-las.
Synonyms
dry
desiccate
shrivel
scorch
pore
roast
Antonyms
moisten
wet
hydrate
drench
saturate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ressecar
most common usage
General Brazilian
secar
informal variant
Portugal
ressecar
standard usage
Portugal
queimar
when referring to roasting/burning
Related Idioms & Phrases
parched with thirst
parched earth
parched lips
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