rusted

• Describe un objeto, generalmente metálico, que ha sido afectado por el óxido, o una habilidad que se ha deteriorado por falta de práctica.

Describes an object, typically metal, that has been affected by rust, or a skill that has become impaired due to lack of practice.

1. Covered with rustB1formal

   Describing a metal object that has become corroded due to oxidation, typically from exposure to moisture.

   oxidado

   • The old gate was completely rusted and wouldn't open.
   • He threw away the rusted tools from the shed.
   • The rusted car sat abandoned in the field for years.

   Sinónimoscorrodedoxidizedrusty

   Antónimosgleamingpolishedshiny

2. Impaired by neglectB2informal

   Describing a skill or ability that has deteriorated due to lack of use or practice.

   oxidado (por falta de práctica)

   • My French is a bit rusted since I haven't spoken it in years.
   • His guitar playing is rusted after not practicing for months.
   • Her math skills are rusted from lack of use.

   Sinónimosatrophiedout of practicerustystaleunpracticedweakened

• Verbo que designa el proceso de formación de una capa de óxido de color rojizo-marrón sobre el hierro o el acero por efecto de la humedad y el aire, o el deterioro de algo por falta de uso o abandono.

A verb used to indicate the process of forming a reddish-brown oxide coating on iron or steel due to exposure to moisture and air, or to deteriorate or become impaired through lack of use or neglect.

1. Form rustB1formal

   To become covered with a reddish-brown layer of iron oxide due to exposure to moisture and air.

   oxidarse

   • The old gate began to rust after years of rain.
   • If you leave the tools outside, they will rust quickly.
   • The metal pipes rusted because of the humidity.

   Sinónimoscorrodetarnish

2. Deteriorate or declineB2informal

   To become less effective or skilled due to lack of use or practice.

   oxidarse (sentido figurado)

   • His French has rusted since he stopped practicing.
   • My programming skills have rusted over the years.
   • Don't let your talents rust away.

   Sinónimosatrophydecaydeclinedeteriorateerodelanguishstagnatewither

   Antónimoshoneimprovepolishrefinesharpen