What does "desmenuzar" mean in English?

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Spanish

desmenuzar

English

to shred

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Alternative translations of "desmenuzar"

to crumble
to break down
to dissect
to break up

Examples of how to use "desmenuzar" in Spanish

Spanish
Desmenuzó el pollo para la ensalada.
English
She shredded the chicken for the salad.
Spanish
Yo desmenuzo el pollo con cuidado.
English
I am shredding the chicken carefully.
Spanish
Ella desmenuzó el queso para la ensalada.
English
She shredded the cheese for the salad.
Spanish
Nosotros desmenuzábamos la carne lentamente.
English
We were shredding the meat slowly.
Spanish
Tú desmenuzarías el pan si quieres.
English
You would shred the bread if you want.

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Desmenuzó el pollo para la ensalada.

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