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roñoso
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roñoso(
rroh
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nyoh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (grimy)
2. (corroded)
a. rusty
La zona metálica del grifo se pone roñosa si no se frota con un estropajo.The metallic part of the faucet becomes rusty if you do not scrub it.
3. (colloquial) (miserly)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mean
¿Cómo puedes ser tan roñoso? Solo te pido que me prestes cinco dólares.How can you be so mean? I am only asking you to lend me five dollars.
b. stingy
Las personas roñosas intentan gastar lo menos posible siempre.Stingy people always try to spend as little as possible.
c. tight-fisted (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mis padres nunca fueron roñosos y me dieron todo el dinero que pedía.My parents were never tight-fisted and they gave me all the money I asked for.
a. mangy
El veterinario dice que es mejor no tocar a los perros o gatos roñosos.The vet says it is better not to touch mangy dogs or cats.
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