arruga
wrinkle
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/a.ˈru.ɣa/
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Cultural Note
'Arruga' refers to both facial wrinkles and creases in clothing or fabric. Spanish pharmacies are famous for their extensive anti-aging product lines, and skincare is a big part of Spanish daily life. The verb 'arrugar' means to wrinkle, and 'arrugarse' colloquially means to chicken out.
📝 Example Sentences
Las arrugas de su rostro contaban su historia.
The wrinkles on her face told her story.
Usa crema antiarrugas todas las noches.
She uses anti-wrinkle cream every night.
La camisa tiene muchas arrugas, hay que plancharla.
The shirt has a lot of wrinkles, it needs to be ironed.