Rub in spanish
pronunciation: fɹ̩oʊtɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb, noun
rub1 = frotación, frotamiento, frote, rozadura, masaje.
Example: Someone who knows will probably strip and clean but I don't know how so it has had a rub with a duster.more:
» have + a rub at = frotar.
Example: While I was cleaning again (still not managed to get all the sand out), Jon decided to clamber in the pool and have a rub at the walls.» have + a rub-off effect on = pegarse a, contagiarse a, repercutir sobre.
Example: All this will definitely have a rub-off effect on the aluminium industry which will benefit because of the pick-up in the global economy.» rub mark = rozadura, restregón.
Example: One panel has a rub mark that can be easily painted over.rub2 = problema, dificultad, pega.
Example: But as elegant and efficient as this seems, this strategy has a rub - you've got to have technology to track shipments, since you're ultimately responsible for purchases, warranties and returns.more:
» here's the rub = esa es la pega, esta es la pega, ese es el problema, ahí está el problema, esa es la dificultad, ahí está la dificultad, esa es la cuestión, ese es el asunto.
Example: But here's the rub: If there is nothing problematic about something -- say, homosexuality -- then there is really nothing to tolerate.» herein lies the rub = ese es el problema, ahí está el problema, esa es la dificultad, ahí está la dificultad, esa es la cuestión, ese es el asunto.
Example: But despite the many catalog worlds, and herein lies the rub -- or at least a rough spot -- we have been proceeding on the assumption that the catalog exists in the form of the data distributed by the Library of Congress.» that's the rub = esa es la pega, esta es la pega, ese es el problema, ahí está el problema, esa es la dificultad, ahí está la dificultad, esa es la cuestión, ese es el asunto.
Example: Of course, that's the rub when you're working with a brother more famous than you.» there's the rub = esa es la pega, esta es la pega, ese es el problema, ahí está el problema, esa es la dificultad, ahí está la dificultad, esa es la cuestión, ese es el asunto.
Example: And there's the rub, as far as California is concerned we don't stand a very good chance in this competition.rub3 = aliño de untar, aderezo de untar, adobo de untar.
Example: A rub's ingredients (such as garlic, herbs, and spices) are chopped together to form a coarse paste, which is hand-rubbed onto a meat's surface, typically one to several hours before it is cooked.rub4 = frotar, untar frotando, quitar frotando.
Example: Finally, test the coating of a glossy paper by rubbing it with a piece of silver.more:
» not have two dimes to rub together = no tener donde caerse muerto.
Example: She had the world at her feet, while he didn't have two dimes to rub together.» not have two pennies to rub together = no tener donde caerse muerto.
Example: Their poor mother worked herself to the ground all day long, didn't have two pennies to rub together, and they were always just a little bit hungry.» rub against + each other = rozar el uno con el otro.
Example: Visitors would be surprised by the loud creaking and groaning of the presses as the timbers gave and rubbed against each other.» rub + elbows (with) = codearse (con).
Example: The work of proclaiming Jesus as the only Savior of the world encounters problems, however, in a region Muslims and Christians have rubbed elbows for nearly two centuries.» rub into = inculcar en.
Example: Communication is making unique experience common; that definition should be at the head of every library textbook and should be rubbed into every member of staff as he goes on duty.» rub + Nombre + up the wrong way = irritar, enojar, caer mal, dar rabia, dar coraje, caer gordo, caer fatal, caer mal.
Example: Relations between the two countries would now be difficult as our Prime Minister had rubbed theirs up the wrong way over ridiculous matters.» rub off = quitar frotando, borrar.
Example: Finally gold leaf was laid in place over the blind impressions, and fixed into them with further impressions of the hot tools, surplus gold being rubbed off.» rub off on(to) = pegarse, contagiarse.
Example: If all that good stuff rubs off on her, she will eventually quit being such a gossip over time.» rub + Posesivo + eyes = frotarse los ojos.
Example: Tommy Oliver rubbed his eyes and groaned as he shambled into the autumn sunlight.» rub + salt in the wound = echar sal en la herida, hurgar en la herida, complicar las cosas, empeorar las cosas.
Example: He even rubbed salt in the wound when he indicated that Obama could turn on that 'Negro dialect' whenever it suited his demagogic purposes.» rub + shoulders (with) = codearse (con).
Example: The value of reading good novels was easily explained as helping the working class to rub shoulders with the best of English manners and thought and encouraging them to pass their time happily and harmlessly.» rub + shoulders with the rich and famous = codearse con la crema y nata de la sociedad, codearse con los ricos y famosos, codearse con los ricos, codearse con los famosos.
Example: If you want to rub shoulders with the rich and famous, Marbella is the place for you.» rub together = frotar.
Example: After wetting the hands with clean, warm water, applying soap, and working up a lather, the hands should be rubbed together for at least 20 seconds.» rub up against = rozarse con.
Example: When the institution of education rubs up against the professional institution, there are bound to be some tensions.» to rub salt in the wound = para echar sal en la herida, para empeorar las cosas, por si fuera poco, para colmo, para colmo de males.
Example: And then, to rub salt in the wound, Adobe had the nerves to sent me an automated email announcing that the issue was fixed.