How to Say "scuff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scuff” is “rasguño” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No te preocupes, es solo un pequeño rasguño en la rodilla.
Don't worry, it's just a small scratch on your knee.
El gato me hizo un rasguño mientras jugábamos.
The cat gave me a scratch while we were playing.
Alguien dejó un rasguño en la pintura de mi coche nuevo.
Someone left a scratch on the paint of my new car.
Talking about accidents
When you accidentally scratch yourself, use the word 'hacerse': 'Me hice un rasguño' (I got a scratch/I scratched myself).
Describing objects
To say an object has a scratch, use the verb 'tener': 'La mesa tiene un rasguño' (The table has a scratch).
Rasguño vs. Rascar
Mistake: “Using 'rasguño' as a verb.”
Correction: Say 'rasguñar' for the action of scratching and 'rasguño' for the physical mark left behind.
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