What is the Spanish word for "scrub"?

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

English

scrub

Spanish

fregar

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Alternative translations of "scrub"

restregar
limpiar
desbrozar
raspar

Examples of how to use "scrub" in Spanish

English
You'll have to scrub hard to remove that stain.
Spanish
Tendrás que fregar con fuerza para quitar esa mancha.
English
I scrub the pan after dinner.
Spanish
Yo froto la sartén después de cenar.
English
She scrubbed the floor yesterday morning.
Spanish
Ella fregó el suelo ayer por la mañana.
English
They are scrubbing the windows now.
Spanish
Ellos están limpiando las ventanas ahora.
English
We have scrubbed the bathroom thoroughly.
Spanish
Hemos fregado el baño a fondo.

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