No. 11,658 in Spanish
frota
"Frota" means "rubs" or "scrubs."
In a sentence
Ella se frota las manos para calentarlas.
She rubs her hands to warm them.
Here, "frota" is used as a verb meaning to rub or scrub in a physical sense.
Cuando limpias el vidrio, frota con cuidado para no rayarlo.
When cleaning the glass, rub it carefully so as not to scratch it.
In this sentence, "frota" emphasizes a gentle motion to avoid damage.
Él siempre frota la madera con aceite para pulirla.
He always rubs the wood with oil to polish it.
This usage of "frota" highlights the action of applying a substance evenly over a surface through rubbing.
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