rusty

rusty(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. oxidado
The anchor's chain is rusty.La cadena del ancla está oxidada.
b. herrumbrado
I stepped on a rusty nail and had to get a tetanus shot.Pisé un clavo herrumbrado y tuve que recibir una inyección contra el tétanos.
c. herrumbroso
Grandpa's watch was rusty and in need of cleaning.El reloj del abuelo estaba herrumbroso y necesitaba de una limpieza.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I know how to play the trumpet, but I'm too rusty to perform publicly.Sé tocar la trompeta, pero la tengo demasiado olvidada como para tocar en público.
If you don't practice your Italian, it will soon get rusty.Si no practicas italiano pronto se te olvidará.
a. color teja
Lauren's rusty eye makeup goes really nicely with her sweater.El maquillaje de ojos color teja de Lauren hace juego muy bien con su suéter.
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