coddle in Spanish
coddle in Spanish is mimar, consentir, malcriar — coddle means to treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.
coddle in Spanish
mimar
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
consentir
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
malcriar
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
popar
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
cocinar a fuego lento
(transitive) To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
escalfar
(transitive) To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
pochar
(transitive) To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
What does "coddle" mean?
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verb To treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.
"His parents coddled him well into adulthood."
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verb To cook gently in water just below boiling point, especially of eggs.
"Coddle the eggs for six minutes for a soft, creamy yolk."
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coddle in a sentence
- His parents coddled him well into adulthood.
- Stop coddling the interns — let them make their own mistakes.
- Coddle the eggs for six minutes for a soft, creamy yolk.
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What is "coddle" in Spanish?
"coddle" in Spanish is mimar, consentir, malcriar. coddle means: To treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.
How do you use "coddle" in a sentence?
Example: "His parents coddled him well into adulthood." In Spanish, "coddle" is mimar, consentir, malcriar.
Are there other ways to say "coddle" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "coddle": mimar, consentir, malcriar, popar, cocinar a fuego lento, escalfar.
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