revolver

to stir

verb rreh-bol-BEHR Rare

Also means

to rummage

Usage Note

Revolver means to stir or mix (as in a pot of food) and also to rummage through or turn things over. The related noun revólver (with stress on the second syllable) means a 'revolver' (firearm) — note the accent shift. Revolver is an irregular verb in the volver pattern: stem revuelv- in the present tense, past participle revuelto.

Examples

"Revuelve bien la salsa antes de servir."

Natural Translation

Stir the sauce well before serving.

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