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grind in Spanish

grind in Spanish is molienda, rutina, avanzar — grind means to crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.

grind in Spanish

molienda
noun
A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.
rutina
noun
A tedious and laborious task.
avanzar
verb
esforzarse
verb
moler
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.
bruñir
verb
(transitive) To shape with the force of friction.
pulir
verb
(metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
carraquear
verb
To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
castañear
verb
To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
castañetear
verb
To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
dentellar
verb
To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
perrear
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.
    "Grind the peppercorns coarsely and sprinkle them over the salad."
  2. verb To work hard and persistently at something difficult, often for a long stretch of time.
    "I've been grinding through these exams all month without a single break."
  3. noun Tedious, repetitive hard work or effort.
    "The long grind of night shifts left him exhausted."
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grind in a sentence

  • Grind the peppercorns coarsely and sprinkle them over the salad.
  • She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning.
  • I've been grinding through these exams all month without a single break.
  • He's been grinding away at his thesis for months.

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What is "grind" in Spanish?
"grind" in Spanish is molienda, rutina, avanzar. 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: "Grind the peppercorns coarsely and sprinkle them over the salad." In Spanish, "grind" is molienda, rutina, avanzar.
Are there other ways to say "grind" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "grind": molienda, rutina, avanzar, esforzarse, moler, triturar.
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