Brusa - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Brusa is a colloquial term for 'brush' in some Spanish dialects, often referring to a hairbrush or cleaning brush. It is used informally in everyday conversation.
Definition:
A type of coarse, abrasive cloth used for cleaning or polishing surfaces.
Synonyms:
scouring pad, sandpaper, emery cloth
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
soft cloth, smooth fabric
Common Collocations:
metal brusa, cleaning brusa, polishing brusa
Derivatives:
brusas (plural), brusa-like (adjective)
Usage Tips:
Use a brusa with water or cleaner for effective scrubbing on tough stains or rust.
Common Phrases:
scrub with a brusa, polish with a brusa
Etymology:
Derived from Italian "brusare," meaning to burnish or polish, related to rough finishing techniques.
Examples:
- 1. She scrubbed the pot with a brusa to remove the burnt food.
- 2. The mechanic used a brusa to clean the rusty car parts.
- 3. A brusa works well for smoothing rough wooden edges before painting.
- 4. He bought a new brusa for polishing the silverware before the party.