lava

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BrE /ˈlɑːvə/ AmE /ˈlævə/

noun en → es

1 MAGMA FLOW B1

the melted rock that flows from a volcano or erupts onto the surface of a planet, especially Earth

lava

  • a flow/stream of lava

Collocations flow of lava · eruption of lava

  • The volcano erupted, sending a stream of lava down the mountainside.

    El volcán entró en erupción, enviando un chorro de lava por la montaña.

2 COOKING B1

a thick sauce made from tomatoes and other ingredients that is served with pasta or meat dishes

salsa, guarnición

  • a dish of pasta with tomato/lava

Collocations pasta with lava · meat with lava

  • Serve the spaghetti with a generous helping of tomato sauce.

    Sirva la espagueti con una generosa porción de salsa de tomate.