zarrapastroso

zarrapastroso(
sah
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rrah
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pahs
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troh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(slovenly)
a. scruffy
El mendigo era un viejo zarrapastroso.The beggar was a scruffy old man.
b. shabby (clothes)
No vayas a la entrevista de trabajo con ese vestido zarrapastroso.Don't go to the job interview in that shabby dress.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(slovenly person)
a. scruffy person
El hecho de que sea un zarrapastroso no quiere decir que esté sin hogar.The fact that he's a scruffy person doesn't mean he's homeless.
b. scruff
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Estoy seguro de que a Lola le gustas, pero piensa que eres un zarrapastroso.I'm sure Lola likes you, but she thinks you're a scruff.
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