grind

• Sustantivo que denota una rutina tediosa, monótona o difícil, a menudo asociada con trabajo pesado o esfuerzos repetitivos.

A noun referring to a tedious, monotonous, or difficult routine or task, often associated with hard work or repetitive effort.

incontable

1. Hard repetitive workB2informal

   A tedious, monotonous, or difficult routine or task.

   trabajo pesado y monótono

   • The daily grind of commuting to the office wears him out.
   • She's tired of the 9-to-5 grind and wants a change.
   • Studying for exams is a real grind.

   Sinónimoschoredrudgerylaborrat raceroutineslogtoiltreadmill

   Antónimosdelightenjoymentfunleisureplaypleasurerecreation

2. Crushing or powdering actionB1formal

   The act of crushing something into small particles or powder.

   molienda

   • The grind of the coffee beans filled the kitchen with aroma.
   • A coarse grind is best for French press coffee.
   • The mill uses stones for the grind of wheat into flour.

   Sinónimoscrushingmillingpulverization

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de reducir algo a partículas finas o polvo mediante trituración o fricción, así como para indicar trabajo o estudio intenso y continuo.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing or friction, or to work or study with intense effort.

verbo irregular

1. Crush into small piecesA2formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by rubbing or crushing.

   moler

   • She grinds coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee.
   • The mill grinds wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices with a mortar and pestle.

   Sinónimoscrumbcrushgranulatemashmillpoundpowder

2. Work hard or monotonouslyB2informal

   To work or study with intense effort, often in a repetitive or tedious manner.

   trabajar duro o de forma monótona

   • He grinds away at his homework every night.
   • She's been grinding for the final exams all week.
   • They grind through the same routine day after day.

   Sinónimosdrudgelaborplodslaveslogsweattoil

   Antónimosidleloafplayrelax

3. Rub or press harshlyB1formal

   To press or rub something against a surface with force, often causing friction or wear.

   frotar con fuerza

   • The car's brakes ground against the metal.
   • He ground his teeth in frustration.
   • The gears grind loudly when they need oil.

   Sinónimosabradecrunchgnashgrateraspscrapewear down

Variantes phrasalgrind awaygrind downgrind out