What is the Portuguese word for "to rub"?

Learn how to say "to rub" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to rub

Portuguese

friccionar

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Examples of how to use "to rub" in Portuguese

English
You should rub the ointment on the skin.
Portuguese
Deve friccionar a pomada na pele.
English
I carefully rub the stain.
Portuguese
Eu fricciono a mancha com cuidado.
English
She rubbed the clothes earlier.
Portuguese
Ela friccionou a roupa antes.
English
He was rubbing the wound every day.
Portuguese
Ele friccionava a ferida todo dia.
English
You will rub the sore area tomorrow.
Portuguese
Você friccionará a área dolorida amanhã.
English
I would rub more if I knew.
Portuguese
Eu friccionaria mais se soubesse.

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You should rub the ointment on the skin.

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