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“wrinkle” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoarrugar

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈruɣa/

Example

Tengo una arruga en la frente.

I have a wrinkle on my forehead.

Illustration for arruga (wrinkle)

How to say “wrinkle” in Spanish

“Wrinkle” in Spanish is arruga.

Folded line in skin, fabric, or paper marking a repeated crease.

Full entry for arruga: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with arruga

Notar una pequeña arruga al sonreír es normal.

Noticing a small wrinkle when you smile is normal.

Tips for using arruga

  • Arrugar la nariz signals dislike or disgust, arrugarse describes becoming wrinkled, and planchar or alisar remove arrugas from clothes.

Other Spanish words for “wrinkle”

¿Por qué arrugas la frente?

Why are you wrinkling your forehead?

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