desarrapado
ragged
The Spanish word 'desarrapado' translates to 'ragged' or 'tattered' in English. It's often used to describe clothes that are worn out or things that are beat up. It can also refer to a person who is unkempt, disheveled or in poor condition, mostly due to poverty or neglect.
Example sentences using: desarrapado
Mi hermano se ve desarrapado después de trabajar todo el día en el jardín.
My brother looks ragged after working all day in the garden.
In this sentence, 'desarrapado' is used to describe someone who looks disheveled or worn out due to physical exertion, in this case, from working all day in the garden.
El perro desarrapado buscaba comida en los contenedores de basura.
The ragged dog was looking for food in the trash cans.
This phrase describes a dog that appears unkempt or 'desarrapado'. It gives a vivid image of a possibly homeless or neglected animal searching for sustenance in trash bins, which is a common portrayal of vagrant animals.
El desarrapado viejo vestía ropas de hace décadas.
The ragged old man wore clothes from decades ago.
This sentence uses 'desarrapado' to describe an old man wearing aged, tattered clothing. It paints a picture of age and poverty, with the man wearing clothes that are several decades out of style or in a state of disrepair.