Rasgados (en. Torn)

/rasˈɡaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is broken or worn out.
Juan's pants are ragged.
Los pantalones de Juan están rasgados.
That has visible cuts or tears.
The ragged shirt gives her a relaxed style.
La camiseta rasgada le da un estilo desenfadado.
Description of a voice that sounds broken or cracked.
Her voice sounded ragged after shouting.
Su voz sonaba rasgada después de gritar.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'rasgar', which comes from the Latin 'rascare', meaning 'to scrape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with a broken heart
in a state of great sadness or emotional pain.
con el corazón rasgado
to do something with ragged traits
to perform something carelessly or without attention.
hacer algo con rasgos rasgados

Related Words

rasgar
Verb that means to break or tear something.
rasgar
rasgado
Adjective that describes something that has been torn.
rasgado

Slang Meanings

To act in an informal or carefree manner.
He always arrives ragged at parties, without worries.
Él siempre llega rasgado a las fiestas, sin preocupaciones.
To describe a style of dress that appears careless.
She has a ragged look that is very popular among young people.
Ella tiene un look rasgado que es muy popular entre los jóvenes.