rinse

S2 W2

BrE /rɪns/ AmE /rɪns/

verb en → es

past rinsed pp rinsed ing rinsing

1 CLEAN/WASH [transitive] A2

to wash something quickly with clean water, usually to remove soap or dirt from it

enjuagar, lavar rápidamente

  • rinse something

Collocations rinse the dishes · rinse your hands

  • Rinse the vegetables before cooking them.

    Enjuaga las verduras antes de cocinarlas.

2 PREPARE/COOK [transitive] B1

to wash food quickly in clean water, usually before cooking it or eating it raw

enjuagar (la comida)

  • rinse something

Collocations rinse the rice · rinse the salad ingredients

  • Rinse the lettuce before you eat it.

    Enjuaga la lechuga antes de comerla.