Sprinkle on Meaning in English
expression
ˈspɹɪŋkəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SPRING-kuhl-AHN or SPRING-kuhl-AWN
spɹˈɪŋkəl/ /ˈɒn
spring-KUHL-on
Definição
To lightly scatter small amounts of something, like salt or sugar, over the surface of another thing.
Uso & Nuances
Used mainly for food (e.g., "sprinkle on cheese"), but can also be for other small particles. Often followed by the ingredient and then what it's sprinkled on: 'sprinkle cheese on pizza'. More gentle than 'pour'. Informal and common in recipes.
Spanish: espolvorear sobre - rociar sobrePortuguese (BR): salpicar em - polvilhar sobrePortuguese (PT): salpicar em - polvilhar sobreChinese (Simplified): 撒在...上Chinese (Traditional): 灑在...上Hindi: ऊपर छिड़कनाArabic: يرش علىBengali: উপর ছিটিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: посыпать наJapanese: 〜にふりかけるVietnamese: rắc lênKorean: ~에 뿌리다Turkish: üzerine serpmekUrdu: پر چھڑکناIndonesian: menaburkan di atas
Frases de Exemplo
Please sprinkle on some salt before serving.
basic
You can sprinkle on some sugar if you like it sweet.
basic
She loves to sprinkle on cheese over her pasta.
basic
Just sprinkle on some herbs to make it look fresh.
natural
After baking, I like to sprinkle on some cinnamon for extra flavor.
natural
Don’t forget to sprinkle on some pepper at the end for a kick.
natural