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abrade in Spanish

abrade in Spanish is desgastar, escoriar, legrar — abrade means to wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.

abrade in Spanish

desgastar
verb
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
escoriar
verb
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
legrar
verb
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
raer
verb
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
raspar
verb
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

What does "abrade" mean?

  1. verb To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
  2. verb To tire someone out or wear down their patience.
  3. verb To make sore by rubbing against it repeatedly.
  4. verb To make a surface rougher by scraping or scratching it.
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What is "abrade" in Spanish?
"abrade" in Spanish is desgastar, escoriar, legrar. abrade means: To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
Are there other ways to say "abrade" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "abrade": desgastar, escoriar, legrar, raer, raspar.
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