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    Trizas (en. Shreds)

    /ˈtɾiθas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Worn-out or in poor condition parts of an object.
    The paper was in shreds after the storm.
    El papel estaba hecho trizas después de la tormenta.
    A very small portion or piece of something that has broken.
    The shards of broken glass covered the floor.
    Las trizas del vidrio caído cubrían el suelo.
    A situation or state of something that is broken or destroyed.
    The plan fell apart after the meeting.
    El plan quedó en trizas después de la reunión.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'trizar', which means to break or undo something into pieces.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a mess of
    To completely destroy something.
    hacer trizas
    to be in shambles
    To be in a very bad or shattered state.
    estar en trizas
    to end up in tatters
    To not fulfill a plan or expectation.
    quedar en trizas

    Related Words

    to break
    A verb that means to break something into small pieces.
    trizar
    tear
    Rupture or tear of something.
    desgarro
    debris
    Remnants or leftover materials from a construction.
    escombro

    Slang Meanings

    To have many difficulties or problems.
    At work, I'm worn out with so many tasks.
    En el trabajo estoy hecho trizas con tantas tareas.
    To be very tired or exhausted.
    After exercising, I was completely spent.
    Después del ejercicio me quedé en trizas.