desgaste
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el desgaste(
dehs
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gahs
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (damage)
a. wear
A estas botas ya se le nota algo de desgaste y no hace mucho que las tengo.These boots are already showing a bit of wear and I haven't had them that long.
b. wear and tear
El carro muestra las señales típicas del desgaste.The car shows the typical signs of wear and tear.
2. (geology)
a. erosion
El desgaste de las rocas de la playa lo provoca el mar.The erosion of the rocks on the beach is caused by the sea.
b. wearing away
Estas marcas muestran el desgaste de las rocas por el tiempo.These marks show the wearing away of the rocks caused by the weather.
3. (weariness)
a. exhaustion
El empleado se renunció del trabajo por el desgaste que le causaba.The employee quit his job because of the exhaustion it caused him.
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