How to Say "crumpled" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crumpled” is “arrugado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No puedes ir a la entrevista con la camisa tan arrugada.
You can't go to the interview with your shirt so wrinkled.
El papel estaba arrugado en el fondo de mi mochila.
The paper was crumpled at the bottom of my backpack.
Tiene el rostro arrugado por el sol y los años.
His face is wrinkled from the sun and the years.
Matching the Object
This word must change its ending to match what you are describing. Use 'arrugado' for masculine items (un papel) and 'arrugada' for feminine items (una camisa).
Using 'Estar' for States
Since being wrinkled is usually a temporary condition or a result of an action, we almost always use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) rather than 'ser'.
The 'a' vs 'o' trap
Mistake: “La falda está arrugado.”
Correction: La falda está arrugada. Since 'falda' (skirt) is feminine, the description must end in 'a'.
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