Grindstone in spanish
Piedra de amolar
pronunciation: piedɹ̩ɑdeɑmoʊlɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: piedɹ̩ɑdeɑmoʊlɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
In gestures
grindstone = piedra de molino, piedra de moler, muela.
Example: Grindstones were made of imported lava or basalt and were relatively expensive.more:
» back to the grindstone = vuelta a la rutina, vuelta al tajo.
Example: School starting again and it's back to the grindstone for me -- I'm really excited about the classes I'm taking this semester.» have + Posesivo + nose to the grindstone = trabajar a destajo, currar a destajo, trabajar sin parar, trabajar sin descanso.
Example: On the other hand, I have to tell some librarians, 'Let's get on the ball and do something else besides have our noses to the grindstone, and think of more fundamental aspects of librarianship'.» keep + Posesivo + nose to the grindstone = trabajar a destajo, currar a destajo, trabajar sin parar, trabajar sin descanso.
Example: She keeps her nose to the grindstone and focuses on bettering herself both academically and personally.