What does destilar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word destilar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use destilar in Spanish.

The word destilar in Spanish means distil, filter, drip, show. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word destilar

distil

verbo transitivo (separar: sustancias) (UK)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Destilando el vino se obtiene un licor.
By distilling wine you get liquor.

filter

verbo transitivo (filtrar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Este aparato destila el agua sucia.
This device filters dirty water.

drip

verbo intransitivo (gotear)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Destilaba sangre por la herida.
His wound was dripping blood.

show

verbo transitivo (revelar, mostrar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tu comentario destila odio.
Your comment shows hatred.

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