verb🔗ShareAbrasar, desgastarTo rub or wear off; erode."The rough sandpaper was abrading the paint from the old table. "La lija áspera estaba desgastando la pintura de la vieja mesa.geologyenvironmentwearscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgotar, irritarTo wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate."The constant criticism from his boss was abrading his confidence. "Las críticas constantes de su jefe estaban agotando su confianza.actionwearconditionprocessmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrasar, rozarTo irritate by rubbing; chafe."The tight collar was abrading his neck, making it red and sore. "El cuello ajustado le estaba rozando el cuello, poniéndolo rojo y dolorido.bodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrasar, desgastarTo cause the surface to become more rough."The sandpaper was abrading the wood, making it rougher and rougher. "La lija estaba abrasando la madera, haciéndola más y más áspera.materialprocessgeologywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrasar, desgastarTo undergo abrasion."The old paint on the car is slowly abrading from the constant exposure to sun and rain. "La pintura vieja del coche se está desgastando lentamente por la exposición constante al sol y la lluvia.materialgeologyprocesswearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrancarTo wrench (something) out."The storm was abrading the shingles from the roof, leaving bare wood exposed. "La tormenta estaba arrancando las tejas del techo, dejando la madera desnuda expuesta.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDespertarseTo wake up."This definition of "abrading" is incorrect. The word "abrading" means "to wear away or rub away by friction; erode." Here's a sentence using the correct definition: "The constant rubbing of the rope against the rock was abrading its surface." "El roce constante de la cuerda contra la roca estaba desgastando su superficie.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurgir, brotarTo spring, start, make a sudden movement."The cat abraded from the windowsill, leaping onto the table. "El gato surgió del alféizar, saltando sobre la mesa.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGritar, vociferarTo shout out."The drill sergeant was abrading orders at the new recruits. "El sargento instructor gritaba órdenes a los nuevos reclutas.soundcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSentir náuseas, tener arcadasTo rise in the stomach with nausea."The stressful meeting with the boss made his stomach begin to abrade with nausea. "La estresante reunión con el jefe hizo que su estómago comenzara a sentir náuseas.bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
