la arruga

the wrinkle

Example Sentence

Esa arruga se nota mucho en la tela.

That wrinkle shows a lot on the fabric.

Meaning

la arruga means a wrinkle in fabric. It is used when clothes look creased and you want them to look smoother.

Common Phrases

  • quitar una arruga — to remove a wrinkle
  • arrugas profundas — deep wrinkles

Example

Veo una arruga en la camisa.

I see a wrinkle in the shirt.

Common Mistake

Wrong gender: la arruga (correct) vs el arruga (incorrect).