Trapo (en. Rag)

/ˈtɾapo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Piece of cloth, usually dirty or old, used for cleaning.

I used a rag to clean up the spill on the table.

Usé un trapo para limpiar el derrame en la mesa.

Worn-out or low-quality article of clothing.

That rag you are wearing doesn’t look good.

Ese trapo que llevas puesto no se ve bien.

From Latin 'tṣappus'.

like a rag

Expression indicating weakness or lack of resistance.

como un trapo

kitchen rag

Cloth used in the kitchen for cleaning or drying.

trapo de cocina

dirty rag

Refers to something in poor condition or despicable.

trapo sucio

to mop

To clean the floor with a damp rag.

trapear

little rag

Diminutive of rag, usually refers to a small cloth.

trapito

Foolish person or someone of little character.

Don’t be a rag, stand up for your ideas.

No seas trapo, defiende tus ideas.

Old and worthless clothes.

Those pants are a rag, you’d better buy new ones.

Ese pantalón es un trapo, mejor cómprate unos nuevos.