Fray in spanish
Refriega
pronunciation: refɹ̩iegɑ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: refɹ̩iegɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures
fray1 = refriega, lucha, pelea, disputa, fregado.
Example: The academic librarian, by remaining neutral, can stay above the fray and does not need to take sides in order to provide scholars with access to the truth.more:
» enter + the fray = entrar en la dinámica, tomar parte en el asunto.
Example: However, by constantly assessing actual and potential customer wants and needs, prioritizing customer markets, and identifying the competition, libraries can (and must) enter the fray of a world that is customer-driven.fray2 = deshilacharse, deshilarse.
Example: Most fabrics fray, and before pleating a fabric you should neaten the edges cutting them with pinking shear scissors.more:
» fray around/at + the edges = desintegrarse, deshacerse, destrozarse, desmoronarse, derrumbarse, deteriorarse.
Example: There are some signs that growth in the advanced economies may be fraying at the edges, and China may be embarking on another mini downturn.» fray around/at + the edges = deshilacharse, deshilarse.
Example: On the positive side, the pinked edges did seem to help quite a bit with preventing the tape from fraying around the edges.» nerves + fray = crispar los nervios, perder los nervios, perder la calma, perder los papeles.
Example: Her nerves were fraying thin and her patience was nearly non-existent at this point.» temper + fray = perder los nervios, perder la calma, perder los papeles.
Example: He felt trapped, like a caged animal, and his temper was fraying.