ensopar, molhar, imergir
1. (verb) to immerse or be immersed in liquid, especially water, for a period of time
Soak the beans overnight before cooking.
Deixe os feijões de molho durante a noite antes de cozinhar.
2. (verb) to absorb liquid; to become thoroughly wet
The rain soaked through his jacket.
A chuva penetrou completamente sua jaqueta.
3. (verb) to extract or obtain gradually, especially money (often used with 'up')
The company will soak up all your savings.
A empresa vai consumir todas as suas economias.
4. (noun) the act or period of soaking
Give your clothes a good soak before washing.
Deixe suas roupas de molho por um tempo antes de lavar.
Related Idioms & Phrases
soak up the sun - aproveitar o sol, tomar sol
soak someone - cobrar caro de alguém, explorar
let it soak in - deixar absorver, deixar entender
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