fricción

la fricción(
freek
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syohn
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. friction
El profesor de física explicó cuál era la función de la fricción en la rotación de una rueda.The physics teacher explained what the role of friction was in the rotation of a wheel.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(disagreement)
a. friction
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
A medida que pasa el tiempo, hay cada vez más fricción entre los dos líderes.As time goes by, there is more and more friction between the two leaders.
a. massage
La fricción con las piedras me calmó el dolor.The massage with the stones eased my pain.
b. rub
Mi abuela me daba fricciones con alcohol cuando estaba enfermo.My grandmother gave me rubs with alcohol when I was sick.
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