What is the Spanish word for "skim"?

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

English

skim

Spanish

desnatado

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Alternative translations of "skim"

hojear
esquivar
pasar por encima

Examples of how to use "skim" in Spanish

English
Could you skim milk for my coffee?
Spanish
¿Podrías ponerle leche desnatada a mi café?
English
I skim the article every morning.
Spanish
Yo leo por encima el artículo todas las mañanas.
English
She skimmed the report yesterday afternoon.
Spanish
Ella hojeó el informe ayer por la tarde.
English
They are skimming the text now.
Spanish
Ellos están hojeando el texto ahora.
English
He has skimmed three pages already.
Spanish
Él ya ha hojeado tres páginas.

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