Arrugada (en. Wrinkled)

/a.ruˈɣa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to skin that has lost elasticity and shows folds.
The elderly woman's skin was wrinkled.
La piel de la anciana estaba arrugada.
It describes something that is bent or has folds.
The shirt was wrinkled after being in the suitcase.
La camisa estaba arrugada después de estar en la maleta.
In the context of fruits or vegetables, it refers to those that are overripe and have wrinkles.
The wrinkled apples are not suitable for sale.
Las manzanas arrugadas no son aptas para la venta.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'to wrinkle', which relates to making folds or wrinkles.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrinkles in the skin
It refers to the lines that appear on the skin with age.
arrugas en la piel
not to wrinkle
Not to let things affect or inconvenience you.
no arrugarse
to have wrinkles
To experience the signs of age or time on the skin.
tener arrugas

Related Words

to wrinkle
To make folds or creases in something.
arrugar
rough
That has wrinkles or folds on its surface.
rugoso
wrinkled
That has folds or is bent.
fruncido

Slang Meanings

To describe someone older, with signs of aging.
That lady has a very wrinkled face.
Esa señora tiene una cara muy arrugada.
To refer to a piece of clothing that is not ironed.
That shirt is very wrinkled, you need to iron it.
Esa camisa está muy arrugada, necesitas plancharla.