arruga

/aˈruɡa/ · B2 · noun · f

wrinkle

👵 arruga = a rug-ah: a rug that got crumpled up into folds

Say it as 'a-RRU-ga', which sounds like 'a rug'. A rug that is bunched up has folds and creases, just like a wrinkle in skin or cloth. Link the sound 'rug' with the creases to remember arruga means wrinkle.

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