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How to Say "you graze" in Spanish

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paces

/PAH-sehs//ˈpa.ses/

verbC1
Use 'paces' when referring to the action of an animal, or someone directing animals, eating grass in a field.
A fluffy sheep peacefully eating green grass in a field.

Examples

Tú siempre paces a las ovejas en este prado.

You always graze the sheep in this meadow.

Spelling Change

When talking about yourself (yo), the 'c' changes to 'zc' (pazco). For the 'tú' form (paces), it stays as a normal 'c'.

rosas

ROH-sas/ˈrosas/

verbB2
Use 'rosas' when referring to lightly touching or brushing against something, often with a vehicle or object.
A person's hand lightly and gently brushing against the rough surface of a plain stone wall, illustrating the action of grazing.

Examples

Si te acercas demasiado, rosas el muro con el coche.

If you get too close, you graze the wall with the car.

Siempre rosas las esquinas cuando pasas por aquí.

You always brush against the corners when you pass through here.

The 'Tú' Form

This specific form, 'rosas', is used when talking to one friend or family member (tú) about an action they are doing right now, like 'You graze the edge'.

Animal vs. Light Touch

The most common mistake is confusing 'paces' (animals eating grass) with 'rosas' (lightly touching). Remember that 'paces' is specific to animals feeding, while 'rosas' describes a gentle collision or contact.

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