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microwave

/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv/

A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.

Ejemplos

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1

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

2

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

3

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
microwave
Verb
microwave
Adjetivo
microwavable
Relacionado
micro-waves
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!

Quiz rápido

If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: microwave

Ejemplos

1

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

everyday

I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.

2

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

formal

All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.

3

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

informal

Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.

4

The microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.

academic

The microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.

5

The company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.

business

The company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
microwave
Verb
microwave
Adjetivo
microwavable
Relacionado
micro-waves

Colocaciones comunes

microwave meal microwave meal
microwave-safe dish microwave-safe dish
put in the microwave put in the microwave
reheat in the microwave reheat in the microwave
microwave popcorn microwave popcorn

Frases Comunes

nuke it

to cook something in the microwave

microwave-safe

safe to be used in a microwave

pop it in the microwave

quickly put something in the microwave

Se confunde a menudo con

microwave vs microphone

A microphone is used for recording sound, while a microwave is used for cooking food.

microwave vs microchip

A microchip is a tiny electronic component, not a kitchen appliance.

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Notas de uso

The word can be used as a noun for the machine or as a verb meaning to cook food in that machine. In casual English, 'microwave' is much more common than the full term 'microwave oven'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to check if a container is 'microwave-safe' before using it. Some learners confuse the verb form and say 'heat it with the microwave' instead of 'microwave it' or 'heat it in the microwave'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the prefix 'micro-' meaning small and 'wave', referring to the short electromagnetic wavelengths used by the device.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one microwave, two microwaves Used with the preposition 'in' when referring to the location of food Regular verb: microwave, microwaved, microwaving
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, the microwave is an essential household item for busy families and individuals who rely on quick meal preparation.

Quiz rápido

If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: microwave

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