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scratch in Spanish

scratch in Spanish is arañazo, rayadura, rascar — scratch means to rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.

scratch in Spanish

arañazo
noun
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
rayadura
noun
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
rascar
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
raspar
verb
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
arañar
verb
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
rasguñar
verb
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
rayar
verb
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
arañar
verb
To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.

What does "scratch" mean?

  1. verb To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
    "The cat scratched at the door to be let out."
  2. noun A mark, cut, or sound produced by scratching.
    "There's a deep scratch on the car door."
  3. verb To withdraw from a race or competition one had previously entered.
    "The favorite was scratched from the race the night before."
  4. noun Informal term for money, especially cash.
    "He didn't have enough scratch to cover the bill."

scratch in a sentence

  • The cat scratched at the door to be let out.
  • He scratched his initials into the desk.
  • There's a deep scratch on the car door.
  • The favorite was scratched from the race the night before.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scratch" in Spanish?

"scratch" in Spanish is arañazo, rayadura, rascar. scratch means: To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.

How do you use "scratch" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat scratched at the door to be let out." In Spanish, "scratch" is arañazo, rayadura, rascar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "scratch": arañazo, rayadura, rascar, raspar, arañar, rasguñar.

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