sear

US /sɪr/
UK /sɪr/
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1.

quemar, chamuscar

burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat

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The intense sun began to sear the exposed skin.
El sol intenso comenzó a quemar la piel expuesta.
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He quickly seared the steak on both sides to lock in the juices.
Él rápidamente selló el bistec por ambos lados para sellar los jugos.
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scorchburnsingecharblister
2.

quemar, atormentar

(of a pain or feeling) suddenly and intensely painful

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A sharp pain seared through his leg.
Un dolor agudo le quemó la pierna.
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The memory of the accident seared her mind.
El recuerdo del accidente le quemó la mente.
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stingburnpiercestabscald
1.

quemado, chamuscado

having the surface burned or scorched

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The seared edges of the toast were crispy.
Los bordes chamuscados de la tostada estaban crujientes.
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He examined the seared wound on his arm.
Examinó la herida chamuscada en su brazo.
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scorchedburnedsingedcharredblistered
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searing