What does "limar" mean in English?

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Spanish

limar

English

to file

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Alternative translations of "limar"

to file
to smooth
to grind

Examples of how to use "limar" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenemos que limar algunas diferencias.
English
We have to smooth out some differences.
Spanish
Yo limo la mesa con cuidado.
English
I smooth the table carefully.
Spanish
Ayer limé las uñas rápido.
English
Yesterday I filed my nails quickly.
Spanish
De niño limaba los bordes.
English
As a child, I used to file the edges.
Spanish
Mañana limará la cuchilla con cuidado.
English
Tomorrow he will carefully sharpen the blade.

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Tenemos que limar algunas diferencias.

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