Arruga (en. Wrinkle)

/aˈrruɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A groove that appears on the skin with age or due to lack of care.

Example Sentence: The wrinkles on his face reflect his wisdom.

Las arrugas de su rostro reflejan su sabiduría.

Definition: A fold that forms in a cloth or other material.

Example Sentence: You need to iron the shirt to get rid of the wrinkles.

Debes planchar la camisa para eliminar las arrugas.

Definition: An unexpected difficulty or problem in a situation.

Example Sentence: The project had several wrinkles to resolve before completion.

El proyecto tuvo varias arrugas que resolver antes de finalizar.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Latin 'rugā', which means fold or wrinkle.

Common Phrase: to wrinkle over something

Meaning: To be afraid or to stop doing something out of fear.

arrugarse por algo

Common Phrase: not to wrinkle

Meaning: To stand firm or not give up in the face of adversity.

no arrugarse

Common Phrase: to remove wrinkles

Meaning: To improve a complicated situation.

quitarse las arrugas

Related Word: wrinkled

Description: Having wrinkles.

arrugado

Related Word: rough

Description: A surface that presents wrinkles or folds.

rugoso

Slang Meaning: Expression to refer to a stressed person.

Example: He was so wrinkled that he couldn't even smile.

Estaba tan arrugado que no podía ni sonreír.

Slang Meaning: Description of something old or worn out.

Example: That sofa is so wrinkled that it looks like it's from the 70s.

Ese sofá está tan arrugado que parece de los años 70.