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gnaw in Spanish

gnaw in Spanish is roer, carcomer, chancomer — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.

gnaw in Spanish

roer
verb
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
carcomer
verb
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
chancomer
verb
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
rosigar
verb
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
rustir
verb
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
roer
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
carcomer
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
concomer
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
corroer
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
recomer
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
reconcomer
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.

What does "gnaw" mean?

  1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
    "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
  2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.
    "Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview."

gnaw in a sentence

  • The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
  • Mice had gnawed through the wiring in the attic.
  • Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gnaw" in Spanish?

"gnaw" in Spanish is roer, carcomer, chancomer. gnaw means: To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

How do you use "gnaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours." In Spanish, "gnaw" is roer, carcomer, chancomer.

Are there other ways to say "gnaw" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "gnaw": roer, carcomer, chancomer, rosigar, rustir, concomer.

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