What is the Spanish word for "abrasive"?

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English

abrasive

Spanish

abrasivo

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Alternative translations of "abrasive"

áspero
rudo
desgastante

Examples of how to use "abrasive" in Spanish

English
His abrasive personality made him unpopular.
Spanish
Su personalidad áspera lo hizo impopular.
English
The sandpaper has an abrasive surface.
Spanish
La lija tiene una superficie abrasiva.
English
Her abrasive tone surprised all of us.
Spanish
Su tono áspero nos sorprendió a todos.
English
Use an abrasive pad to clean stains.
Spanish
Usa una almohadilla abrasiva para limpiar las manchas.
English
The cloth felt abrasive against my skin.
Spanish
La tela se sentía áspera contra mi piel.

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