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rasguño

rahs-GOO-nyohrasˈɡuɲo

“rasguño” means “scratch” in Spanish (a minor cut on the skin or a mark on a surface).

scratch

Also: scuff, scrape
NounmA2
General
A close-up of a wooden table surface with a single, thin silver mark visible.

📝 In Action

No te preocupes, es solo un pequeño rasguño en la rodilla.

A1

Don't worry, it's just a small scratch on your knee.

El gato me hizo un rasguño mientras jugábamos.

A2

The cat gave me a scratch while we were playing.

Alguien dejó un rasguño en la pintura de mi coche nuevo.

B1

Someone left a scratch on the paint of my new car.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • arañazo (scratch (usually from a nail or claw))
  • raspadura (scrape/abrasion)

Antonyms

  • herida (wound (implies something deeper/serious))

Common Collocations

  • hacerse un rasguño – to get a scratch (on oneself)
  • quitar un rasguño – to remove a scratch (from an object)
  • sin un rasguño – without a scratch / unscathed

Idioms & Expressions

  • salir sin un rasguño – To escape a dangerous situation without any harm at all.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rasguño" in Spanish:

scrape→scuff→

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Quick Quiz: rasguño

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👥 Word Family▼
rasguñar(to scratch) — Verb
rasgar(to tear or rip) — Verb
rasgado(torn or almond-shaped (eyes)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
puñoterruñogruño
📚 Etymology▼

Likely a combination of 'rascar' (to scratch) and the influence of 'garra' (claw) or similar sounds indicating a tearing motion.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: rascunho (usually meaning 'sketch' or 'draft' in Portuguese)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'rasguño' and 'arañazo'?

They are very similar! 'Arañazo' specifically implies a scratch made by nails, claws, or something sharp and thin (from the word 'araña' or 'arañar'). 'Rasguño' is a more general term for any superficial scratch.

Is 'rasguño' a serious injury?

No, it almost always implies something very minor that doesn't need much medical attention.

Does it have a verb form?

Yes, the verb is 'rasguñar', which means the act of scratching someone or something.