fermentar

Senses

1. 1.

   to ferment

   to undergo or cause chemical decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms

2. 2.

   to brew; to foment

   to develop or cause to develop gradually (unrest, trouble, ideas)

Examples

• "La cerveza fermenta durante varias semanas antes de estar lista."

  The beer ferments for several weeks before it is ready.

• "El vino tinto fermenta lentamente en barriles de roble."

  Red wine ferments slowly in oak barrels.

• "Algunos políticos fermentan conflictos para ganar poder."

  Some politicians foment conflicts in order to gain power.

Usage

Commonly used in food and beverage production (wine, beer, cheese, yogurt). In figurative contexts, it means to encourage or provoke (unrest, rebellion, discord). Regular -ar verb conjugation.