friction meaning in Español | English Dictionary

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noun
Fricción; Fricción; conflicto; Frotamiento; fricción; fricción del mercado; Fricción interna; viscosidad; roce pericárdico; Fricción transversa

EN: The resistance to motion of one object moving relative to another; the force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of such motion of two surfaces in contact.; Conflict, disagreement, or tension between people or groups caused by opposing interests or views.; The rubbing of one body or surface against another; the act of rubbing.; In economics, any factor that prevents a market from operating smoothly or efficiently, such as transaction costs, information asymmetry, or regulatory barriers.; In physics, the internal resistance to flow within a fluid, also known as viscosity.; In medicine, a grating sound or sensation produced by the rubbing together of inflamed surfaces, such as in a joint or between the pleurae.; In massage therapy, a technique involving deep circular movements applied with the fingers or thumbs to break down adhesions in soft tissue.

contable / incontable Plural: frictions

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resistanceabrasionrubbingconflicttensiondiscord

harmonyagreementsmoothness

fraction

EN: 'Fraction' refers to a numerical part of a whole; 'friction' refers to the resistance force or interpersonal conflict.

es: 'Fraction' se refiere a una parte numérica de un todo; 'friction' se refiere a la fuerza de resistencia o al conflicto interpersonal.

EN: Don't confuse 'friction' (with 'i' after 'r') with 'fraction' (with 'a' after 'r').

es: No confunda 'friction' (con 'i' después de 'r') con 'fraction' (con 'a' después de 'r').

The friction between the tires and the road prevents the car from skidding.

La fricción entre los neumáticos y la carretera evita que el coche derrape.
There was growing friction between the two departments over budget allocations.

Había una creciente fricción entre los dos departamentos por la asignación de presupuestos.
The friction of the rope against the rock wore through it over time.

La fricción de la cuerda contra la roca la desgastó con el tiempo.
High transaction costs create friction in the housing market, slowing down sales.

Los altos costos de transacción crean fricción en el mercado inmobiliario, ralentizando las ventas.
The internal friction of the oil determines how easily it flows through the engine.

La fricción interna del aceite determina qué tan fácilmente fluye a través del motor.
The doctor detected a pericardial friction rub during the physical examination.

El médico detectó un roce pericárdico durante el examen físico.
The therapist used friction on the patient's shoulder to release the tight muscle knots.

El terapeuta utilizó la fricción en el hombro del paciente para liberar los nudos musculares tensos.