English-Spanish translations for steep

• abrupto
• acantilado
• empinado
• escarpado
  Cuando el camino es estrecho y escarpado, más vale avanzar a pequeños pasos que no avanzar nada. When the path is narrow and steep, it is better to move forward in small steps than not to move forward at all.
• imbuir
• inclinado
• macerar
• precipitoso
• remojar
• sopa

Definition of steep

• Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical
• expensive
• Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high
• '''resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular
• The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity
• To soak or wet thoroughly
• To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in
• A liquid used in a steeping process
• A rennet bag

Synonyms

• brant

Examples

• a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient
• Twenty quid for a shave? Thats a bit steep.
• The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. [http://legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html]
• They steep skins in a tanning solution to create leather.
• The tea is steeping.
• a town steeped in history
• Corn steep has many industrial uses.

Related words

• steeple
• steeplechase
• steeping
• steeply
• steepness
• steeplejack
• steeplechaser
• Gwern-y-Steeple
• steep turn