boil up

US /bɔɪl ʌp/
UK /bɔɪl ʌp/
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1.

hervir, aumentar

to become very angry or excited

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His anger began to boil up when he heard the news.
Su ira comenzó a hervir cuando escuchó la noticia.
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Tensions are starting to boil up between the two groups.
Las tensiones están empezando a aumentar entre los dos grupos.
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2.

hervir, cocer

to cook something by boiling it, often until it is soft or reduced

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You need to boil up the potatoes until they are tender.
Necesitas hervir las patatas hasta que estén tiernas.
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Let's boil up some water for tea.
Vamos a hervir un poco de agua para el té.
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