Arrugas (en. Wrinkles)

/aˈruɣas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Folds that form on the skin, especially due to age.

Example Sentence: The wrinkles on his face are a sign of wisdom.

Las arrugas en su rostro son una señal de sabiduría.

Definition: Folds in fabric or other material.

Example Sentence: I need to iron this shirt; it has many wrinkles.

Necesito planchar esta camisa, tiene muchas arrugas.

Definition: Grooves or folds in objects in general.

Example Sentence: The wrinkles on the map make it difficult to read.

Las arrugas del mapa dificultan la lectura.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin "rugam," meaning 'fold' or 'groove.'

Common Phrase: to have wrinkles

Common Phrase Meaning: Experience or accumulated wisdom, often related to age.

tener arrugas

Common Phrase: wrinkles do not forgive

Common Phrase Meaning: A phrase indicating that time affects everyone without exception.

las arrugas no perdonan

Common Phrase: wrinkles of happiness

Common Phrase Meaning: Lines formed on the face by frequent smiles.

arrugas de felicidad

Related Word: wrinkled

Related Word Description: That has wrinkles or folds.

rugoso

Related Word: to smooth

Related Word Description: To make something smooth, without wrinkles.

alisar

Related Word: to unwrinkle

Related Word Description: To remove the wrinkles from something.

desarrugar

Slang Meaning: Wrinkles of life

Slang Meaning Example: The wrinkles of life teach us important lessons.

Las arrugas de la vida nos enseñan lecciones importantes.

Slang Meaning: Orange peel

Slang Meaning Example: Some people refer to orange peel skin as wrinkles.

Algunas personas llaman arrugas a las marcas de la piel de naranja.