No. 8,640 in Catalan
encebats
"Encebats" refers to something or someone covered in or smeared with grease, oil, or fat.
In a sentence
Els ordinadors estan encebats i preparats per començar.
The computers are powered up and ready to start.
In this sentence, 'encebats' is used metaphorically to describe the computers as being prepared and ready, akin to an engine being primed for operation.
Els nens semblen encebats amb tantíssimes joguines noves.
The children seem excited and overwhelmed with so many new toys.
Here, 'encebats' conveys the sense of the children being highly energetic or overstimulated, as if they've been fueled with enthusiasm.
Els aliments estan encebats en oli d'oliva i perfumats amb romaní.
The foods are coated in olive oil and flavored with rosemary.
In this scenario, 'encebats' is used to denote 'coated' or 'immersed in', describing the action of adding oil to the food.
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