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steep in Spanish

steep in Spanish is empinado, escarpado, abrupto — steep means rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

steep in Spanish

empinado
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
escarpado
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
abrupto
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
acantilado
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
inclinado
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
precipitoso
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
sopa
noun
A liquid used in a steeping process
macerar
verb
(transitive, middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.
remojar
verb
(transitive, middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.
imbuir
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
macerar
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
remojar
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
infusionar
verb
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.
macerar
verb
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.
remojar
verb
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.

What does "steep" mean?

  1. adj Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.
    "The trail became dangerously steep near the summit."
  2. adj Very expensive or unreasonably high, said of a price.
    "Fifty dollars for a sandwich seems pretty steep."
  3. verb To soak something in liquid, often to extract flavor.
    "Let the tea steep for five minutes before drinking."

steep in a sentence

  • The trail became dangerously steep near the summit.
  • They drove up a steep hill to reach the cabin.
  • Fifty dollars for a sandwich seems pretty steep.
  • Let the tea steep for five minutes before drinking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "steep" in Spanish?

"steep" in Spanish is empinado, escarpado, abrupto. steep means: Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

How do you use "steep" in a sentence?

Example: "The trail became dangerously steep near the summit." In Spanish, "steep" is empinado, escarpado, abrupto.

Are there other ways to say "steep" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "steep": empinado, escarpado, abrupto, acantilado, inclinado, precipitoso.

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