spazzolare

to brush

verb spahts-tsoh-LAH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Spazzolare means to brush something vigorously with a spazzola (brush). It is used for brushing clothes, hair, shoes, or a horse's coat. It differs from spazzare (to sweep a floor) — the tool implies a handled brush, not a broom. Spazzolare i capelli means to brush one's hair; spazzolare il cappotto means to brush down a coat.

Examples

"Spazzola la giacca prima di uscire."

Natural Translation

Brush your jacket before going out.

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