Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trapo

noun
/ˈtrɑː.poʊ/
Definition
A piece of cloth, often used for cleaning or as a rag.
Examples
  • After cleaning the table, she threw the trapo into the washing machine.
  • He used an old trapo to polish his shoes.
  • The artist created a beautiful collage using various trapos.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘trapo’ generally refers to a scrap or rag, and can also imply something tattered or worn out.
Synonyms
  • rag
  • cloth
  • scrap
  • piece