B2 — Upper Intermediateverb
ungere
to grease, to oil, to anoint
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
lubrificareoliarespalmareimburrare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
asciugaresgrassarepulire
Usage note
Irregular past participle: 'unto'. Culinary and mechanical uses. 'Unto' as adjective = greasy.
Example
"Ungi la teglia con del burro prima di versare l'impasto."
"Grease the baking tin with butter before pouring in the dough."
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