Andrajos (en. Tatters)

/anˈdɾaxos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Worn or damaged clothing items.

The beggar was wearing rags that barely covered his body.

El mendigo llevaba unos andrajos que apenas cubrían su cuerpo.

Old fabrics or cloths used for cleaning or covering things.

I used some rags to clean the car.

Utilicé unos andrajos para limpiar el coche.

Refers to something considered to be of little value.

That car is already a wreck; it's worthless.

Ese coche ya es un andrajo, no vale nada.

From Latin 'andragium', meaning 'rags' or 'scraps'.

to be in tatters

To be in a deplorable or neglected state.

estar hecho unos andrajos

to look like a rag

To be disheveled or poorly dressed.

andar como un andrajo

worn-out

That has lost its quality or sturdiness due to use.

desgastado

rag

Fabric or garment in very bad condition.

harapo

cloth

Piece of cloth that can be used for cleaning.

trapo

Something that is very deteriorated.

That phone is a wreck; it no longer works.

Ese teléfono es un andrajo, ya no funciona.

Person who dresses in a disheveled manner.

You can’t go out like that; you look like a rag.

No puedes salir así, pareces un andrajo.