What does "lijar" mean in English?

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Spanish

lijar

English

to sand

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Alternative translations of "lijar"

to file
to smooth
to polish

Examples of how to use "lijar" in Spanish

Spanish
Lijó la madera para pintarla.
English
He sanded the wood to paint it.
Spanish
Yo lijo la mesa con cuidado.
English
I sand the table carefully.
Spanish
Ayer lijé la puerta vieja.
English
Yesterday I sanded the old door.
Spanish
Cuando niño lijaba muebles con mi abuelo.
English
When I was a child, I used to sand furniture with my grandfather.
Spanish
Mañana lijaré la silla del comedor.
English
Tomorrow I will sand the dining chair.

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