rozar
brush against · grazed · graze · rub · brush
Mover algo muy cerca de otra cosa hasta tocarla ligeramente.
Rozar is a Spanish verb that generally means "to graze" or "to brush against." It is used to describe the action of something coming into light, barely noticeable contact with something else.
Meaning:
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To graze or to brush against:
Refers to a light touch or contact, usually accidental or casual, between two objects or surfaces. For example:- El árbol rozó la ventana con sus ramas.
(The tree brushed against the window with its branches.)
- El árbol rozó la ventana con sus ramas.
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Figurative use:
Sometimes it can mean "to approach" or "to come close to" a certain number, quality, or situation.
Parts:
- It is a regular verb in the present indicative: yo rozo, tú rozas, él/ella roza, etc.
- The root is "roz-".
- The "-ar" ending indicates it belongs to the first conjugation group of Spanish verbs.
Synonyms:
- Tocar ligeramente (to touch lightly)
- Raspar (to scrape)
- Rozar ligeramente (to lightly graze)
Antonyms:
- Golpear (to hit hard)
- Chocar (to crash or hit strongly)
Example sentences:
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La rama rozó mi cara cuando pasé.
(The branch grazed my face when I passed.) -
El coche rozó la pared y se dañó la pintura.
(The car scraped against the wall and its paint was damaged.)
In summary, "rozar" refers to a gentle, superficial contact or touch, usually without causing significant damage.
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Examples
El gato rozó mi pierna mientras pasaba.verb
The cat brushed against my leg as it passed by.
El coche rozó la pared al salir del garaje.verb
The car grazed the wall when leaving the garage.
El balón rozó el poste antes de entrar en la portería.verb
The ball grazed the post before going into the goal.
El barco rozó la orilla al acercarse.verb
The boat grazed the shore as it approached.
¿Por qué tus zapatos rozan tanto al caminar?verb
Why do your shoes rub so much when walking?
Los niños rieron cuando las ramas bajas rozaron sus cabellos.verb
The children laughed when the low branches brushed their hair.
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