Olla a presión
Definition
(noun) Airtight cookware that cooks food using high-pressure steam
Examples
“Cociné garbanzos en la olla a presión en solo 20 minutos.”
“La olla a presión está en el armario.”
The pressure cooker is in the cupboard.
“¿Dónde metiste la olla a presión?”
Where did you put the pressure cooker?
“Mi madre usa la olla a presión para hacer lentejas los domingos.”
My mom uses the pressure cooker to make lentils on Sundays.
“Ayer se me desbordó la olla a presión en la cocina de Ana.”
Yesterday, the pressure cooker boiled over in Ana's kitchen.
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