What is the Spanish word for "cloy"?

Learn how to say "cloy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cloy

Spanish

empalagar

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Alternative translations of "cloy"

hartar
saturar
fastidiar
aburrir

Examples of how to use "cloy" in Spanish

English
Too much sweetness will cloy the palate.
Spanish
Demasiada dulzura empalaga el paladar.
English
Sweet candy cloys my taste quickly.
Spanish
Los dulces azucarados empalagan mi gusto rápidamente.
English
That cake cloyed after two bites.
Spanish
Ese pastel empalagó después de dos mordiscos.
English
Her constant praise is cloying everyone.
Spanish
Sus constantes elogios están empalagando a todos.
English
I have cloyed on sugary snacks.
Spanish
Me he empalagado con bocadillos azucarados.

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Too much sweetness will cloy the palate.

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