frayed
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frayed(
freyd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unraveled)
a. deshilachado
Why would you pay so much money for frayed clothes?¿Por qué pagarías tanto dinero por ropa deshilachada?
b. raído
I need to hem my pants to hide the frayed edge.Tengo que hacerles el dobladillo a los pantalones para esconder el borde raído.
c. desgastado
We tried to tie the boat to shore with a frayed rope.Tratamos de atar el barco a la orilla con una soga desgastada.
2. (figurative) (strained)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
b. tenso
Tempers became frayed during the negotiations, so we're going to meet again next week.Los humores se volvieron tensos durante las negociaciones, así que vamos a reunirnos de nuevo la próxima semana.
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