Rayar (en. Scratch)

/raˈjaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make stripes on a surface.

The boy started scratching the paper with a pencil.

El niño se puso a rayar el papel con un lápiz.

To puncture or damage the surface of an object.

In her attempt to open the box, she scratched it with a knife.

En su intento de abrir la caja, la rayó con un cuchillo.

To excessively or exaggeratedly exceed a limit.

That comment borders on disrespect.

Ese comentario raya en la falta de respeto.

To mark a line on a document to indicate that it has been completed.

I crossed off the assignment on my to-do list.

Rayé la tarea en mi lista de cosas por hacer.

From Latin 'radiare', which means 'to scratch' or 'to emit rays.'

to border on the absurd

To exceed the limit of what is reasonable or logical.

rayar en lo absurdo

to scratch the wall

To make marks on a vertical surface.

rayar la pared

to scratch the ground

To leave lines or marks on the ground with a sharp object.

rayar el suelo

scratched

Process or result of scratching.

rayado

ray

Line of light or energy that is usually straight.

rayo

scratch

Marks or superficial wounds made by a sharp object.

rasguño

To be very excited or surprised.

I am thrilled with the news of my new job.

Estoy rayado con la noticia de mi nuevo trabajo.

To go into a state of madness or confusion.

That movie completely confused me; I didn't understand anything.

Esa película me rayó completamente, no entendí nada.