English–Spanish

“graze” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopastar

Pronunciation

IPA/roˈθaɾ/

Example

El coche rozó el árbol.

The car grazed the tree.

Illustration for rozar (graze)

How to say “graze” in Spanish

“Graze” in Spanish is rozar.

A very slight contact or near miss between two objects.

Full entry for rozar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rozar

El bolso rozó la esquina de la mesa.

The bag grazed the corner of the table.

Tips for using rozar

  • When the contact is clear or forceful, tocar or chocar are the expected verbs, because rozar emphasizes minimal contact or a close call.

Other Spanish words for “graze”

En primavera las ovejas pastan en el prado.

In spring the sheep graze in the meadow.

“graze” in other languages