desgastar
desgastar(
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gahs
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to use up)
Después de un año, la circulación constante de personas había desgastado el linóleo del vestíbulo.After one year, the constant foot traffic had worn away the linoleum in the lobby.
b. to wear down
Caminar tanto va a desgastar los tacones de mis zapatos.Walking so much is going to wear down the heels of my shoes.
c. to wear out
Las actividades agotadoras sin estiramientos pueden desgastarte las articulaciones.Strenuous activity without any stretching can wear out your joints.
d. to erode
No debes comer tantos dulces. Pueden desgastarte los dientes.You shouldn't eat so much candy. It can erode your teeth.
desgastarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to wear out
No puedo conducir hoy porque las pastillas de freno de mi carro se desgastaron.I cannot drive today because my car's brake pads wore out.
b. to wear away
Las paredes de las arterias se pueden desgastar si tienes la presión alta.The walls of your arteries can wear away if you have high blood pressure.
c. to wear down
Siempre debes comprobar que tus llantas estén bien infladas para asegurar que no se desgasten.You should always check your tires for proper inflation to ensure that they do not wear down.
a. to wear oneself out
Nuestro padre se desgastó jugando con todos los niños en la fiesta.Our father wore himself out playing with all the children at the party.
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