No. 12,446 in Spanish
maridar
To pair or combine, often used for matching food and drink.
In a sentence
El chef sabe maridar perfectamente los vinos con los platillos.
The chef knows how to pair wines with dishes perfectly.
In this sentence, "maridar" refers to the act of pairing wines with dishes effectively, indicating the harmonious combination of flavors.
Es esencial maridar la ocasión especial con una buena compañía.
It is essential to harmonize the special occasion with good company.
Here, "maridar" is used metaphorically to suggest enhancing the experience of a special occasion by sharing it with good company.
Los colores de la decoración deben maridar bien con el ambiente del salón.
The decoration colors must pair well with the ambiance of the room.
In this context, "maridar" is applied to the visual coherence and compatibility between the colors and the ambiance.
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