Spanish Expression · Advanced
poner el agua a hervir
bring the water to a boil
Pronunciation: poner el agua a hervir
Meaning
A natural Spanish expression used to convey: bring the water to a boil.
Example
Pon el agua a hervir antes de añadir la pasta.
Bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
Practice tips
- Practice poner el agua a hervir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.