rozaduras
/roθaduɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'scuff marks' is translated into Spanish as rozaduras.
rozaduras refers to surface marks or abrasions caused by something rubbing or scraping against a material. This term is used for marks on surfaces like floors, walls or even skin (chafing/grazes).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is rozadura. The plural form is rozaduras.
How do you pronounce it?
/roθaduɾas/
Did you know?
- The word rozaduras comes from the verb rozar, which shares a root with the word roce. In many Spanish-speaking cultures, 'el roce' refers not just to physical friction but to the tension or friction between two people in a relationship.
- The verb rozar, which gives us rozaduras, can be used in romantic or poetic contexts to mean 'to graze' or 'to brush against' someone lightly.
- In some Latin American dialects, raspones is preferred over rozaduras for skin grazes. While both mean abrasions, rozaduras implies rubbing over time and raspones implies a single scraping event.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, pero he notado que hay algunas marcas de roce en la pintura de la pared. ¿Podrían solucionarlo, por favor?Excuse me, but I have noticed there are some scuff marks on the wall paint. Could you please fix it?
- ¡Mira estos rayones en mis zapatos nuevos! ¡Qué molesto!Look at these scuff marks on my new shoes! How annoying!
- Hay algunas rozaduras en la pared.There are some scuff marks on the wall.
- El coche tiene rozaduras en la puerta.The car has scuff marks on the door.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are inspecting a new piece of furniture.
- María¿Ves esas rozaduras en la mesa?Do you see those scuff marks on the table?
- DanielSí, parece que algo la raspó.Yes, it looks like something scraped it.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿podemos arreglar las rozaduras?Daniel, can we fix the scuff marks?
- DanielCreo que sí, usaré un poco de barniz.I think so, I will use some varnish.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
