strofinare

to rub

verb stroh-fee-NAH-reh Rare

Also means

to scrub

Usage Note

Strofinare takes avere (ha strofinato la superficie). It implies a repeated back-and-forth motion, stronger than a light wipe (pulire). The reflexive strofinarsi means 'to rub oneself' (strofinarsi gli occhi = to rub one's eyes). Do not confuse with sfregare, which is a near-synonym but more forceful.

Examples

"Strofina bene il vetro con un panno."

Natural Translation

Rub the glass well with a cloth.

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