Definitions
1. (Pronounced) (General)
a. steep (adj) (Having a sharp, sudden slope.)
— The mountain road was steep and difficult to drive.
2. (Verbs) (General)
b. to steep (v) (To soak or immerse something in a liquid.)
— She steeped the tea bag in hot water.
Synonyms for steep
incline – la pendiente 🔊
sloping – la pendiente 🔊
angular – angular 🔊
tapered – los picudos 🔊
rapid – rápido 🔊
Antonyms for steep
gentle – blando 🔊
flat – lanudo 🔊
smooth – liso 🔊
soft – suave 🔊
light – leve 🔊
Examples of steep
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The road was steep and winding. | La carretera era empinada y serpenteadora. |
| She steeped the tea bag in hot water. | Ellas sumergieron el servidor de té en agua caliente. |
| The cliff was steep and had a precipitous drop. | El acantilado era empinado y tenía un precipicio profundo. |
| The tea was steeped for exactly 5 minutes. | El té se sumergió en el agua durante exactamente 5 minutos. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “Steeped in tradition” | "Imbuido en la tradición" |
| “Steep decline” | "Cae en picado" |
Word of the Day
empinado – steep
Usage: The mountain road was steep and difficult to drive. – La carretera de montaña era empinada y difícil de conducir.