abrade in Portuguese
abrade in Portuguese is desgastar — abrade means to wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
abrade in Portuguese
desgastar
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
What does "abrade" mean?
- verb To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
- verb To tire someone out or wear down their patience.
- verb To make sore by rubbing against it repeatedly.
- verb To make a surface rougher by scraping or scratching it.
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What is "abrade" in Portuguese?
"abrade" in Portuguese is desgastar. abrade means: To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
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