How is the word arañar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
to claw at
verb

Rascar o agarrar repetidamente con las garras o las uñas.

To scratch or grab repeatedly with claws or nails.

Examples with “arañar”

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  • Al gato le gusta arañar los muebles. — The cat likes to claw at the furniture.

  • Se lanzó a por la última galleta del plato. — She clawed at the last cookie on the plate.

  • ¿Intentó el perro arañar la puerta? — Did the dog try to claw at the door?

  • ¿Por qué luchas tan desesperado contra el plazo del proyecto? — Why are you clawing at that project deadline?

  • No te rasques la piel, por favor. — Please don't claw at your skin.

  • Empezó a forcejear con la puerta cuando no pudo entrar. — He started to claw at the door when he couldn’t get in.

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