Verbo (verb)
/rɛsˈtreɣaɾ/
"Restregar" refers to the action of rubbing or scrubbing an object with force against another surface, often done to clean or remove dirt or stains. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, with frequent occurrences in everyday conversation and instructions related to cleaning.
This verb is used regularly in both spoken and written Spanish, particularly in discussions around cleaning, maintenance, and care of objects or surfaces.
It is better to rub the dirty clothes with soap before putting them in the washing machine.
Necesito restregar el suelo porque está muy sucio.
I need to scrub the floor because it is very dirty.
Al restregar la mancha, logré quitarla por completo.
"Restregar" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions; however, it can be part of phrases that suggest exerting effort, often in the context of cleaning or trying hard at something.
You don’t have to scrub things to look clean; sometimes, simple is better.
Si quieres que el proyecto salga bien, tendrás que restregar las ideas hasta dar con la correcta.
If you want the project to turn out well, you’ll have to scrub through the ideas until you find the right one.
A veces, restregar viejos problemas nos ayuda a encontrar soluciones.
The Spanish verb "restregar" comes from the prefixed form of "strigar," a variation of "frotar," which means "to rub" or "to wipe." The prefix "re-" often indicates a repeated action in Spanish, reinforcing the idea of scrubbing or rubbing thoroughly.
Synonyms: - Frotar (to rub) - Limpiar (to clean) - Cepillar (to brush)
Antonyms: - Dejar (to leave) - Ignorar (to ignore) - Olvidar (to forget)