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oxidado

oh-ksee-DAH-doh/oksiˈdaðo/

“oxidado” means “rusty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

rusty

Also: corroded
A close-up of an old, reddish-brown weathered iron gate with visible rust flakes.

📝 In Action

El clavo está muy oxidado.

A1

The nail is very rusty.

No uses ese martillo oxidado, se puede romper.

A2

Don't use that rusty hammer; it might break.

El viejo puente de hierro parece oxidado y peligroso.

B1

The old iron bridge looks rusty and dangerous.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • herrumbroso (rusty/covered in iron rust)

Antonyms

  • nuevo (new)
  • reluciente (shiny/gleaming)

Common Collocations

  • hierro oxidado – rusty iron
  • clavo oxidado – rusty nail
  • metal oxidado – rusty metal

rusty

Also: out of practice
AdjectivemB1informal
An old acoustic guitar sitting in a dusty corner with a single broken string.

📝 In Action

Mi español está un poco oxidado porque no practico.

B1

My Spanish is a bit rusty because I don't practice.

Después de diez años sin tocar el piano, me siento oxidado.

B1

After ten years without playing the piano, I feel rusty.

Estoy oxidado en matemáticas, necesito repasar.

B2

I'm rusty at math; I need to review.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desentrenado (out of practice/untrained)

Antonyms

  • ágil (sharp/agile)
  • fluido (fluent)

Common Collocations

  • sentirse oxidado – to feel rusty
  • estar un poco oxidado – to be a bit rusty

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "oxidado" in Spanish:

corroded→rusty→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: oxidado

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'The bikes are rusty'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
óxido(rust/oxide) — Noun
oxidar(to rust/to oxidize) — Verb
oxidación(oxidation) — Noun
antioxidante(antioxidant) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the word 'óxido' (rust), which has roots in the Greek word 'oxys', meaning sharp or acid. This is because early scientists thought oxygen was essential to making acids.

First recorded: 18th century (in its scientific context)

Cognates (Related words)

English: oxidizedFrench: oxydé

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'oxidado' only for metal?

Literally, yes, it refers to the chemical process of oxidation on metal. However, figuratively, you can use it for languages, sports, or any skill you haven't practiced lately.

How do I say 'to get rusty'?

You use the verb 'oxidarse'. For a skill, you might say 'Me he oxidado' (I have gotten rusty).

Does 'oxidado' change with gender?

Yes! Use 'oxidado' for masculine nouns and 'oxidada' for feminine nouns.