What is the Spanish word for "rub"?

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

English

rub

Spanish

frotar

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Alternative translations of "rub"

restregar
untar
refregar

Examples of how to use "rub" in Spanish

English
You should rub sunscreen on your arms.
Spanish
Deberías aplicar protector solar en tus brazos.
English
I rub the table to clean it.
Spanish
Yo froto la mesa para limpiarla.
English
She rubbed the lamp and smiled.
Spanish
Ella frotó la lámpara y sonrió.
English
They are rubbing the baby's back now.
Spanish
Ellos están frotando la espalda del bebé ahora.
English
We have rubbed the stain many times.
Spanish
Hemos frotado la mancha muchas veces.

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You should rub sunscreen on your arms.

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