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to grate
01
rallar
to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes
Transitive: to grate food ingredients
Ejemplos
Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.
Ralla el queso para la pizza usando un rallador de queso.
She grated carrots to add to the salad for extra crunch.
Ella ralló zanahorias para añadir a la ensalada para un extra de crujido.
02
rechinar, chirriar
to produce a harsh, irritating sound by rubbing or scraping
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The door hinges grated as he opened it slowly.
Los goznes de la puerta rechinaron mientras la abría lentamente.
The car ’s brakes grated when it came to a sudden stop.
Los frenos del coche rechinaron cuando se detuvo repentinamente.
03
hacer chirriar
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
Intransitive: to grate against sth
Ejemplos
The rough fabric is grating against his skin, causing irritation.
La tela áspera raspa contra su piel, causando irritación.
The rough fabric grated against her skin, making her uncomfortable.
La tela áspera rascaba contra su piel, haciéndola sentir incómoda.
04
molestar, irritar
to cause discomfort, annoyance, or irritation in someone
Intransitive: to grate on sb/sth
Ejemplos
His constant jokes began to grate on her patience.
Sus constantes bromas comenzaron a irritar su paciencia.
The sound of the alarm clock grates on me every morning.
El sonido del despertador irrita cada mañana.
05
enrejar, equipar con una reja
to provide or equip something with a a frame of iron bars, typically for protection
Transitive: to grate sth
Ejemplos
They grated the fireplace to keep the logs from rolling out.
Ellos enrejaron la chimenea para evitar que los troncos rodaran.
The window was grated to prevent burglaries in the area.
La ventana estaba enrejada para prevenir robos en la zona.
Grate
01
reja, parrilla
a metal framework of bars or wires used to cover or partition openings or enclosures, such as a fireplace, drain, vent, or window
Ejemplos
The fireplace grate held burning logs securely.
La reja de la chimenea sostenía los troncos ardientes de forma segura.
He cleaned the metal grate covering the drain.
Limpio la rejilla metálica que cubre el desagüe.
02
a barrier of parallel or crossed bars that blocks a passage while allowing air or light to pass
Ejemplos
The cellar window was covered with a metal grate.
Air passed freely through the grate above the vent.
03
a harsh, rasping, or grinding sound produced by scraping or friction
Ejemplos
Her nails on the window produced an unpleasant grate.
The old hinge gave a loud grate when opened.
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