etch
US /etʃ/
UK /etʃ/
1.
grabar, corroer
to cut, carve, or engrave a design or inscription into a surface, especially metal or glass, using acid or a sharp tool
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The artist will etch the intricate pattern onto the copper plate.
El artista grabará el intrincado patrón en la placa de cobre.
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She learned how to etch glass to create decorative designs.
Aprendió a grabar vidrio para crear diseños decorativos.
2.
grabar, imprimir
to impress deeply or permanently on the mind or memory
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The tragic event was etched into his memory forever.
El trágico evento quedó grabado en su memoria para siempre.
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Her words were etched in my mind, guiding my decisions.
Sus palabras quedaron grabadas en mi mente, guiando mis decisiones.