steam

the hot air that rises from a liquid when it is boiling or very hot

vapor, humo

• steam rising from something

Collocations steam coming out of a kettle · steam rising off the water

• Steam was rising from the hot soup.

  El vapor salía de la sopa caliente.

to cook food by heating it in a closed container with water, so that the heat is transferred to the food through steam

cocinar al vapor

• steam something

Collocations steam vegetables · steam fish

• I like to steam broccoli for a quick and healthy meal.

  Me gusta cocinar brócoli al vapor para una comida rápida y saludable.

the energy produced by steam to make machines work, especially engines and turbines

energía de vapor

• steam power

Collocations steam engine · steam turbine

• The factory uses steam power to generate electricity.

  La fábrica utiliza energía de vapor para generar electricidad.

to become very angry and start shouting or behaving in an aggressive way

enfurecerse, ponerse furioso/a

• steam with anger

Collocations steam up at someone · steam over something

• He was steaming when he found out about the mistake.

  Se enfureció cuando se enteró del error.

to drive a vehicle that is powered by steam, such as an old-fashioned car or train

conducir un vehículo de vapor

• steam something

Collocations steam a locomotive · steam an old car

• He enjoys steaming the old locomotives on weekends.

  Disfruta de conducir las viejas locomotoras los fines de semana.