No. 9,117 in Catalan
fregar
"Fregar" means "to scrub" or "to clean by rubbing."
In a sentence
He de fregar els plats després de dinar.
I have to wash the dishes after lunch.
In this sentence, 'fregar' is used to mean 'to wash' or 'to clean' something by scrubbing it with water and soap, typically referring to dishes or similar items.
No li agrada fregar el terra perquè cansa molt.
She does not like to mop the floor because it is very tiring.
Here, 'fregar' means 'to mop' or 'to clean' the floor, indicating an action involving cleaning a flat surface through scrubbing or wiping.
Quan frega amb força, pot rascar la pintura.
When he scrubs hard, he can scratch the paint.
In this instance, 'fregar' refers to 'to scrub' or 'to rub' firmly over a surface, implying forceful movement that may cause abrasion.
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