How to Say "melted" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “melted” is “fundido” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me encanta el pan con queso fundido.
I love bread with melted cheese.
Tengo que cambiar la bombilla porque está fundida.
I have to change the lightbulb because it is burnt out.
La estatua está hecha de hierro fundido.
The statue is made of cast iron.
Matching the Noun
Since this acts as a description word, it must match what it describes. Use 'fundido' for masculine items (el queso) and 'fundida' for feminine items (la bombilla).
The 'Result' Word
This word is a 'past participle' (the -ed form of a verb). We use it with the word 'está' (is) to describe the state of something after an action has happened.
Melted vs. Burnt out
Mistake: “Using 'quemado' for a lightbulb.”
Correction: Say 'La bombilla está fundida'. In Spanish, we use 'fundido' for electrical failures involving a broken connection, whereas 'quemado' usually implies fire or charring.
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