Dictionary Romanian – English

freca



Verb tranzitiv
1.

to rub


2. (dușumeaua)

to scrub


3. (cu spirt)

to rub in(to)


4. (cu grăsime)

to grease


5. med.

to massage


6. fig. (a certa)

to take to task


7. fig. (a certa)

to comb smb.'s hair


8. fig. (a certa)

to give smb. a rubdown


9. (a critica sever)

to criticize severely


10. (a critica sever)

to pull to pieces


11. (a critica sever)

to slate



Verb reflexiv
1. pas.

to be rubbed etc.


2.

to rub oneself


Expressions:
cât te-ai freca la ochi  =  in a twinkle/jiffy
cât te-ai freca la ochi  =  before one can say Jack Robinson
a-și freca mâinile  =  to rub one's hands