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trapo
trapo
Spanish
Etymology
From Late Latin drappus (“cloth”), probably from Frankish *drapi, *drāpi (“that which is fulled, drabcloth”). Compare French drap, drapeau.
Pronunciation
Noun
trapo m (plural trapos)
- (cloth) rag
- (cloth) any piece of cloth
- (cleansing) any fabric or paper piece for clean, wash or dry (tea towel, dish towel, dish cloth, dust cloth, car towel, damp cloth)
- (figuratively) clothing, clothes
Derived terms
Usage notes
- Trapo is a false friend of English trap; actual translations of trap into Spanish are trampa (noun) and atrapar (verb).
Anagrams
Tagalog
Etymology
Contraction of English words traditional and politician.
Noun
trapo
- (derogatory) a corrupt politician.