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frizionare

to rub, to massage

verb free-tsyoh-NAH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Frizionare is a regular -are verb meaning to apply friction to a surface, typically skin or a body part. It is commonly used in beauty and medical contexts — frizionare la pelle means to rub the skin vigorously, as in a scrub or massage. It takes avere as its auxiliary.

Examples

"Friziona la schiena con il massaggiatore."

Natural Translation

Rub your back with the massager.

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