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tamiz

sieve, screen

noun tah-MEES Rare
Food & Drink Utensils

Usage Note

Tamiz refers to a fine mesh used in cooking or construction to separate materials by particle size. The verb tamizar means to sift or filter, and is used figuratively to mean to screen or vet ideas carefully. It is invariable in gender and always masculine.

Examples

"Pasa la harina por el tamiz."

Natural Translation

Pass the flour through the sieve.

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