harapiento

harapiento(
ah
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rah
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pyehn
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toh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. tattered
Un chal harapiento era el único abrigo de la pobre mujer.A tattered shawl was all the poor woman had to keep herself warm.
b. ragged
Los dos exploradores perdidos en el desierto fueron hallados hoy, harapientos y extenuados pero todavía con vida.The two explorers lost in the desert were found today, ragged and exhausted but still alive.
c. in rags
Unos niños harapientos pedían limosna a la puerta de la iglesia.Some kids in rags were begging at the church entrance.
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