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