To melt in Spanish
To melt in Spanish is derretir (deh-rreh-TEER).
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- derretir
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- deh-rreh-TEER
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Questions about derretir
How do you say to melt in Spanish?
To melt in Spanish is derretir.
How do you pronounce derretir?
Say it deh-rreh-TEER. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TEER. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does derretir mean in English?
In English, derretir means to melt.
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