rub in Spanish
rub in Spanish is frotación, frotamiento, frote — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
rub in Spanish
frotación
An act of rubbing.
frotamiento
An act of rubbing.
frote
An act of rubbing.
frotar
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
fregar
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
restregar
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
friccionar
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
refregar
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
estregar
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
frotar
(intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
frotarse
(intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
ungir
(transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
untar
(transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
frotar
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
ungir
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
untar
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
What does "rub" mean?
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verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
"She rubbed her hands together to warm them up."
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verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
"Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it."
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noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
"He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them."
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noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
"The rub is that we don't have the budget to finish on time."
rub in a sentence
- She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
- He rubbed the stain with a damp cloth until it faded.
- Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it.
- He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "rub" in Spanish?
"rub" in Spanish is frotación, frotamiento, frote. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
How do you use "rub" in a sentence?
Example: "She rubbed her hands together to warm them up." In Spanish, "rub" is frotación, frotamiento, frote.
Are there other ways to say "rub" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "rub": frotación, frotamiento, frote, frotar, fregar, restregar.
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