melt
BrE /meld/ AmE /meld/
verb en → es
past melted pp melted ing melting
to change from a solid to a liquid state because of heat
derretirse, fundirse
- something melts
Collocations melt in the sun · melt under a flame
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The snow is melting.
La nieve está derretiéndose.
to cause something to change from a solid to a liquid state because of heat
derretir, fundir
- melt something
Collocations melt chocolate in the microwave · melt butter on a stove
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She melted some wax to make candles.
Ella derretió cera para hacer velas.
to become very emotional, especially because of love or sadness
derretirse (de amor o tristeza)
- sb melts with emotion
Collocations melt with love · melt with sadness
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She melted when she saw the puppy.
Ella se derretió al ver el cachorro.