How to Say “Scrub a Dub Dub” in Spanish

By Troy Marvin • Updated October 1, 2026

frotar

/fɾoˈtaɾ/

The phrase "scrub a dub dub" is translated into Spanish as frotar.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation of frotar is /fɾoˈtaɾ/.

Did you know?

While frotar means to scrub, it is also the standard verb used for rubbing your hands together to warm them up in cold weather.
The Spanish word frotar was borrowed from the French word frotter.
If you are scrubbing a floor, people in many regions will use fregar instead of frotar because fregar implies the use of water and a mop.

Example conversation

Lucía and Alejandro are cleaning the kitchen together.

Lucía

¡Es hora de frotar, frotar, frotar!
It's time to scrub a dub dub!
Alejandro

Está bien, yo limpio la mesa.
Alright, I'll clean the table.
Lucía

Ayúdame a frotar esta mancha difícil.
Help me scrub this difficult stain.
Alejandro

Claro, Lucía, yo lo hago.
Sure, Lucía, I'll do it.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry frotar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries frotar, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Troy Marvin

Hello, I'm Troy. Clearly, I've got a soft spot for languages, cultures, and meeting new people. When I'm not crafting comprehensive guides, I take pleasure in playing a round of badminton or strumming tunes on my piano. Also, don't get me started on my love for boba tea or you'll hear the excitement in my voice, "¡Estoy emocionado!" Always remember: learning languages broadens our worlds, and I'm thrilled to guide you through Spanish. Let's learn together, ¿está bien?

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