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You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
Translation result
Tú me rascas la espalda y yo te rasco la tuya.
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
The rough fabric scratched against my skin, leaving me with a series of red welts.
El tejido rugoso se frotó contra mi piel, dejándome con una serie de ampollas rojas.
2. Cut the surface of.
The farmer had to scratch the dirt off the freshly planted seeds to ensure proper germination.
El agricultor tuvo que raspar el barro de las semillas recién plantadas para asegurar una germinación adecuada.
3. Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching.
After being bitten by a mosquito, Sarah couldn't stop scratching her arm to alleviate the intense itchiness.
Después de ser mordida por un mosquito, Sarah no podía dejar de rascarse su brazo para aliviar la intensa picazón.
4. Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled.
The concert organizers were forced to scratch the Saturday night show due to unforeseen technical issues.
Los organizadores del concierto tuvieron que cancelar la función de la noche sabática debido a problemas técnicos inesperados.
5. Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line.
She carefully scratched out her name from the list, making sure not to leave any remnants.
Ella cuidadosamente rasgó su nombre de la lista, asegurándose de no dejar ningún resto.
6. Gather (money or other resources) together over time.
After years of scrimping and saving, she finally managed to scratch together enough money for a down payment on her dream home.
Después de años de ahorrar y sacrificar, finalmente logró reunir dinero suficiente para hacer una entrada en la casa soñada.
7. Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface.
The artist used a sharp knife to scratch intricate designs onto the wooden panel.
El artista utilizó un cuchillo afilado para raspar diseños intrincados en la tabla de madera.
back
sustantivo
1. The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine.
After a long day at work, Sarah stretched her back and let out a satisfying sigh, feeling the tension melt away.
Después de un largo día en el trabajo, Sara se estiró la espalda y soltó un suspiro satisfecho, sintiendo que la tensión se desvanecía.
2. The side that goes last or is not normally seen.
The artist carefully painted the back of the canvas to add an extra layer of texture and depth to the overall design.
El artista pintó con cuidado la parte posterior de la tela para agregar una capa adicional de textura y profundidad al diseño en general.
3. The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer.
The camera was positioned at the back of the auditorium to capture the reactions of the audience during the surprise announcement.
La cámara se encontraba en la parte posterior del auditorio para capturar las reacciones del público durante el anuncio sorpresivo.
4. (football) a person who plays in the backfield.
The team's star running back, Johnson, had an impressive performance on Saturday, rushing for over 100 yards.
El estelar de carrera del equipo, Johnson, tuvo un impresionante desempeño el sábado, corriendo más de 100 yardas.
5. The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord.
After the car accident, Sarah's doctor examined her back to check for any internal injuries.
Después del accidente de coche, el médico de Sarah la examinó por detrás para verificar si tenía alguna lesión interna.
6. The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book.
The collector carefully handled the rare first edition, admiring the intricate design embossed on its leather-bound back.
El coleccionista manejó con cuidado la primera edición rara, admirando el diseño intrincado embutido en su encuadernación de cuero en la cubierta posterior.
7. The part of a garment that covers the back of your body.
The jacket has a stylish embroidery design on its back, which adds a touch of elegance to the overall look.
El abrigo tiene un diseño de bordado elegante en su espalda, lo que añade un toque de elegancia al aspecto general.
8. A support that you can lean against while sitting.
After a long day, Sarah collapsed onto the couch and rested her back against the soft cushions.
Después de un día largo, Sarah se derrumbó en el sofá y apoyó su espalda contra los almohadones suaves.
9. (american football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage.
The quarterback handed off the ball to his fullback, who then gave it to the running back, who sprinted down the sideline for a big gain.
El cuartel atrás le pasó el balón al fullback, quien luego se lo dio al back corredor, que corrió por la banda lateral para obtener un gran ganancia.
scratch
noun
1. An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off.
After accidentally rubbing against the rough bark, Sarah noticed a scratch on her arm that was bleeding slightly.
Después de rozarse accidentalmente contra la corteza rugosa, Sarah notó una arañazo en su brazo que sangraba ligeramente.
2. A depression scratched or carved into a surface.
The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient pottery, noting the scratch on its surface that indicated it was over 2,000 years old.
El arqueólogo examinó con cuidado la cerámica antigua, observando el rasguño en su superficie que indicaba que tenía más de 2.000 años de edad.
3. Informal terms for money.
Can you lend me some scratch until payday? I'm a bit short this week.
Puedes prestarme un poco de efectivo hasta el día del pago? Estoy un poco corto esta semana.
4. A competitor who has withdrawn from competition.
The scratch was eliminated from the tournament after withdrawing due to an injury, leaving the other competitors with a chance at winning.
Se eliminó el partido después de retirarse por una lesión, lo que dejó a los demás competidores con oportunidad de ganar.
5. A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game.
The runners lined up at the scratch before the 400-meter dash, their eyes fixed on the starting gun.
Los corredores se alinearon en el scratch antes de la carrera de 400 metros, con los ojos fijos en la pistola de salida.
6. Dry mash for poultry.
The farmer mixed the scratch with fresh water to create a nutritious feed for the chickens.
El granjero mezcló el scratch con agua fresca para crear una ración nutritiva para las gallinas.
7. A harsh noise made by scraping.
The old gate creaked loudly, producing a scratch that echoed through the silent alleyway.
La antigua verja crujió con ruido, produciendo un arañazo que ecoaba por el pasaje silencioso.
8. Poor handwriting.
After years of struggling with her scratch, Sarah finally took a handwriting class to improve her penmanship.
Después de años luchando con su garabato, Sarah finalmente tomó un curso de caligrafía para mejorar su escritura.
9. (golf) a handicap of zero strokes.
After years of struggling, John finally broke even with a scratch score at his local golf course's annual tournament.
Después de años de luchar, Juan finalmente logró llegar a cero con un resultado de golpe en el torneo anual del campo de golf de su ciudad natal.
10. An indication of damage.
The mechanic examined the scratch on the car's bumper to assess the extent of the damage before giving an estimate for repairs.
El mecánico examinó la rasguñada en el parachoques del coche para evaluar el alcance del daño antes de dar un presupuesto para reparaciones.
