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grind in Portuguese

grind in Portuguese is ralar, moer, triturar — grind means to crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.

grind in Portuguese

ralar
verb
moer
verb
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
triturar
verb
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
brunir
verb
(transitive) To shape with the force of friction.
polir
verb
(transitive) To shape with the force of friction.
amolar
verb
(metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
ranger
verb
To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
rangir
verb
To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
rebolar
verb
(slang, intransitive) To rotate the hips erotically.
sarrar
verb
(slang) To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.

What does "grind" mean?

  1. verb To crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.
    "She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning."
  2. verb To work hard and persistently at something difficult, often for a long stretch of time.
    "He's been grinding away at his thesis for months."
  3. noun Tedious, repetitive hard work or effort.
    "After years of the daily grind, she finally started her own business."

grind in a sentence

  • She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning.
  • He ground the spices into a fine powder with a mortar and pestle.
  • He's been grinding away at his thesis for months.
  • She grinds every day at the gym to reach her goals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grind" in Portuguese?

"grind" in Portuguese is ralar, moer, triturar. grind means: To crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.

How do you use "grind" in a sentence?

Example: "She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning." In Portuguese, "grind" is ralar, moer, triturar.

Are there other ways to say "grind" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 10 translations listed for "grind": ralar, moer, triturar, brunir, polir, amolar.

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