What is the Spanish word for "simmer"?

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

English

simmer

Spanish

hervir a fuego lento

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Alternative translations of "simmer"

cocer a fuego lento
guisar a fuego lento

Examples of how to use "simmer" in Spanish

English
My soup is simmering on the stove.
Spanish
Mi sopa está hirviendo a fuego lento en la estufa.
English
She simmers the sauce gently now.
Spanish
Ella cocina a fuego lento la salsa ahora suavemente.
English
He simmered the stew all afternoon.
Spanish
Él cocinó a fuego lento el guiso toda la tarde.
English
They are simmering vegetables on low heat.
Spanish
Ellos están cocinando verduras a fuego lento.
English
I have simmered the soup for hours.
Spanish
He cocido a fuego lento la sopa durante horas.

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