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to fret
01
preocuparse, inquietarse
to be anxious about something minor or uncertain
Intransitive: to fret about sth | to fret over sth
Ejemplos
Do n't fret over being a few minutes late; they wo n't mind.
No te preocupes por llegar unos minutos tarde; no les importará.
02
desgastar, erosionar
to create a path or opening by gradually wearing down or eroding a surface
Transitive: to fret sth
Ejemplos
The constant pressure of the wind fretted the cliffs, causing small cracks.
La presión constante del viento desgastaba los acantilados, causando pequeñas grietas.
03
desgastar, roer
to gradually erode or damage something through constant rubbing or biting
Transitive: to fret a fabric or material
Ejemplos
The harsh sandpaper slowly fretted the surface of the table.
El papel de lija áspero fue desgastando lentamente la superficie de la mesa.
04
irritar, rozar
to be so tight that it rubs or presses uncomfortably
Transitive: to fret a body part
Ejemplos
The collar of the shirt fretted his neck, causing irritation.
El cuello de la camisa rozaba su cuello, causando irritación.
05
adornar, decorar con patrones intrincados
to decorate or adorn something, usually wood or metal, with intricate patterns or designs
Transitive: to fret a surface
Ejemplos
The door was fretted with ornate patterns, adding elegance to the room.
La puerta estaba calada con patrones ornamentados, añadiendo elegancia a la habitación.
06
tallar, estriar
to create a design or pattern on a surface, often through repeated rubbing, cutting, or marking
Transitive: to fret sth
Ejemplos
The wind fretted the snow, creating beautiful designs.
El viento marcaba la nieve, creando diseños hermosos.
07
preocupar, atormentar
to make someone feel anxious, upset, or troubled
Transitive: to fret sb
Ejemplos
She did n’t want to fret her parents by telling them the bad news.
Ella no quería preocupar a sus padres diciéndoles las malas noticias.
08
irritar, desgastar
to gradually cause irritation or distress by constant pressure or persistence
Intransitive: to fret at one's mind
Ejemplos
The repeated questions from his boss fretted at his patience.
Las preguntas repetidas de su jefe desgastaban su paciencia.
09
irritarse, rozarse
to become irritated or sore due to constant rubbing or friction
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The tight straps on her backpack made her shoulders fret.
Las correas ajustadas de su mochila hicieron que sus hombros se irritaran.
10
trastear, colocar trastes
to add frets to a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to help produce different notes
Transitive: to fret a stringed instrument
Ejemplos
The craftsman fretted the new guitar to make it easier to play.
El artesano trasteó la nueva guitarra para hacerla más fácil de tocar.
Fret
01
traste
a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note
02
fretwork, entrelazo
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
03
desgaste, erosión
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
04
inquietud, agitación
agitation resulting from active worry
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