What does "sobar" mean in English?

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Spanish

sobar

English

to rub

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Alternative translations of "sobar"

to knead
to fondle
to massage
to handle

Examples of how to use "sobar" in Spanish

Spanish
Le sobaron la espalda para aliviarle.
English
They rubbed his back to soothe him.
Spanish
Yo sobo la masa con cuidado.
English
I knead the dough carefully.
Spanish
Ella sobó la masa rápidamente.
English
She quickly kneaded the dough.
Spanish
Nosotros sobábamos la masa juntos.
English
We were kneading the dough together.
Spanish
Mañana sobaré la masa temprano.
English
Tomorrow I will knead the dough early.

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Le sobaron la espalda para aliviarle.

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