Raído (en. Worn)

/ˈrai̯ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Scratch or tear on a surface.
The wear on the fabric of the jacket is evident.
El raído en la tela de la chaqueta es evidente.
Wear of an object due to constant use.
The wear on the shoes shows that they have been used for a long time.
El raído de los zapatos muestra que han sido usados por mucho tiempo.

Etymology

From the verb 'raer', with the suffix -ido that indicates action or result.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to leave in a state of wear
To leave something very worn or deteriorated.
dejar en raído
to be in a worn-out state
To be in very bad condition.
estar hecho un raído

Related Words

raer
To wear down or remove the surface of something.
raer
to wear down
To reduce something due to use.
desgastar
to tear
To break something by pulling on it.
rasgar

Slang Meanings

To have a careless appearance.
That shirt is very worn out, you should change it.
Esa camisa está muy raída, deberías cambiarla.
To be in poor condition.
Juan's car is worn out, it's useless.
El coche de Juan está raído, no sirve para nada.