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rub in Italian

rub in Italian is strofinamento, strofinare, fregare — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

rub in Italian

strofinamento

noun

An act of rubbing.

strofinare

verb

(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

fregare

verb

(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

What does "rub" mean?

verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
"He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey."
verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
"Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside."
noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
"The chef made a rub of paprika, garlic and salt for the chicken."
noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
"The only rub is that the hotel is a long way from the beach."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rub in a sentence

He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey.
She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside.
She rubbed oil into the wooden table to make it shine.

Similar words in Italian

chafe fray hitch itch massage scour scratch snag

Common Italian translations

the of to and A in I that for you it on

Frequently asked questions

What is "rub" in Italian?

"rub" in Italian is strofinamento, strofinare, fregare. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

How do you use "rub" in a sentence?

Example: "He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey." In Italian, "rub" is strofinamento, strofinare, fregare.

Are there other ways to say "rub" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "rub": strofinamento, strofinare, fregare.

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