What does desgaste in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word desgaste in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use desgaste in Portuguese.

The word desgaste in Portuguese means abrasion, erosion, desgaste, desgaste, uso, gasto, desgaste. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word desgaste

abrasion, erosion

substantivo masculino (coisa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

desgaste

noun (damage caused by use)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
A seguradora paga por danos de acidente, mas não desgaste.
The insurance company will pay for accidental damage, but not wear and tear.

desgaste

noun (fabric: unraveling of the edge) (tecido)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)

uso, gasto

noun (damage due to use) (dano devido ao uso)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Os pneus do carro devem ser trocados devido ao uso.
The car's tyres must be changed, due to wear.

desgaste

noun (clothing: use) (roupa)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Há muito desgaste neste casaco de inverno.
There is plenty of wear left in this winter coat.

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