Buscar
to scratch
01
arañar, rayar
to make small cuts or marks on a surface
Transitive: to scratch a surface
Example
The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.
La roca afilada rasguñó accidentalmente la superficie de la pintura del coche.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
El cachorro rasguñó el suelo intentando enterrar su hueso.
02
rascar, rasguñar
to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails
Transitive: to scratch the skin
Example
She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.
Ella tuvo que rascarse las picaduras de mosquito para aliviar la irritación.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
El gato se sentó contento, permitiendo que el dueño le rascara la barbilla.
03
anular, cancelar
to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project
Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan
Example
Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.
Debido a restricciones presupuestarias, decidieron cancelar los planes para el nuevo edificio de oficinas.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
El comité anuló la idea de organizar la conferencia este año y decidió revisarla en el futuro.
04
raspar, rayar
to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise
Intransitive
Example
The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
Se estiró al escuchar que el tenedor raspaba la superficie del plato de cerámica.
05
rayar, rasgar
to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object
Transitive: to scratch a mark or indentation into sth | to scratch a mark or indentation onto sth
Example
She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.
Ella rayó sus iniciales en el banco de madera con una navaja.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
Rayo un mensaje en la pared de piedra usando un trozo de pedernal.
06
rascarse, hacer dinero
to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods
Intransitive
Example
After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.
Después de perder su trabajo, tuvo que rascarse para mantener a su familia, aceptando cualquier trabajo que pudiera encontrar.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
A pesar de los desafíos, ella se rasca para proveer a sus hijos, aceptando múltiples trabajos a tiempo parcial.
07
tachar, eliminar
to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it
Transitive: to scratch a word or text
Example
She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.
Ella tachó la respuesta incorrecta y llenó la correcta en el examen.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
El editor tachó los párrafos redundantes del manuscrito para mejorar la claridad.
08
rasgar, arañar
to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it
Transitive: to scratch a person or body part
Example
She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.
Ella arañó su tobillo mientras saltaba la cerca.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
El gato me arañó cuando traté de acariciarlo.
Scratch
01
arañazo, rasguño
a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface
What is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a small, shallow cut or scrape on the skin, often caused by something sharp like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface. Scratches usually result in minor bleeding and can cause a stinging sensation. They are generally not serious and heal quickly with basic care, such as cleaning the area with soap and water, and possibly applying a disinfectant and a bandage to keep it clean and protected while it heals.
02
plata, lana
an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts
Example
He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.
Estaba emocionado de obtener un poco de plata extra de su trabajo como freelance.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
Tuvieron que conseguir una cantidad significativa de plata para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
03
rasguño, arañazo
an indication of damage
04
letra de gallo, escritura ilegible
poor handwriting
05
rasguño, raspado
a harsh noise made by scraping
06
grano de mezcla, pienso seco
dry mash for poultry
07
rasguño, línea de salida
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08
scratch, retirado
a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts
Who is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it begins. This can happen for various reasons, such as injury, illness, or a change in circumstances that prevents them from participating. When someone scratches, they are no longer part of the event, and their spot is typically left empty or given to another competitor.
Example
Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon.
Just before the event, the cyclist became a scratch due to illness.
09
rasguño, rayón
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
01
golfista de scratch, golfista a nivel de par
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
Example
He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.
Él aspiraba a convertirse en un golfista de scratch a través de la práctica y el entrenamiento diligentes.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
Ella buscó consejo de un golfista de scratch para mejorar su juego.
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