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    Frotándose (en. Rubbing)

    /fɾoˈtande̞ose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To create friction or contact between two surfaces.
    He was rubbing his hands to warm up.
    Se estaba frotándose las manos para calentarse.
    To apply a substance to a surface by rubbing.
    She rubbed moisturizer on her skin.
    Ella se frotó la crema hidratante en la piel.
    To rub a part of the body to relieve discomfort.
    I rubbed my back because it hurt.
    Me froté la espalda porque me dolía.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'frotar', which comes from the Latin 'frictare', meaning 'to rub, to scrub'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rubbing one's hands
    An expression indicating that someone is anticipating something good or benefiting from a situation.
    frotándose las manos
    rubbing one's eyes
    To do it in response to fatigue or surprise.
    frotarse los ojos
    rub vigorously
    Apply great pressure when rubbing something.
    frotar con fuerza

    Related Words

    rub
    Action of rubbing one thing against another.
    frotar
    rubbings
    The act or effect of rubbing.
    frote
    friction
    Resistance that occurs between two surfaces in contact.
    fricción

    Slang Meanings

    Rubbing on the dance floor
    When the DJ is playing, everyone is rubbing on the dance floor.
    Cuando el DJ está tocando, todos están frotándose en la pista de baile.
    Rubbing to keep warm
    In winter, we are always rubbing to avoid getting cold.
    En invierno, siempre estamos frotándonos para no pasar frío.