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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
noun
An act of rubbing.
frotamiento
noun
An act of rubbing.
frote
noun
An act of rubbing.
frotar
verb
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
fregar
verb
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
restregar
verb
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
friccionar
verb
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
refregar
verb
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
estregar
verb
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
frotar
verb
(intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
frotarse
verb
(intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
ungir
verb
(transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
untar
verb
(transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
frotar
verb
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
ungir
verb
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
untar
verb
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

What does "rub" mean?

  1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
    "She rubbed her hands together to warm them up."
  2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
    "Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it."
  3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
    "He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them."
  4. 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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