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abrade in Portuguese

abrade in Portuguese is desgastar — abrade means to rub or wear off; erode.

abrade in Portuguese

desgastar

verb

(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

What does "abrade" mean?

verb To rub or wear off; erode.
verb To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
verb To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
verb To cause the surface to become more rough.

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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”.

Common Portuguese translations

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What is "abrade" in Portuguese?

"abrade" in Portuguese is desgastar. abrade means: To rub or wear off; erode.

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