Breakdown of La suela y la plantilla están desgastadas.
y
and
estar
to be (location/state)
desgastar
to wear out
la suela
the sole
la plantilla
the insole
Questions & Answers about La suela y la plantilla están desgastadas.
Why do we use están here instead of son?
We use estar with a past participle (like desgastadas) to describe the result of an action or a physical state. The parts of the shoe aren't inherently worn out as a permanent characteristic (which would use ser); they have become worn out over time through use.
Why is the adjective desgastadas feminine plural?
Can desgastado be used for things other than clothing and shoes?
Yes. The verb desgastar means to wear away, wear down, or erode through friction or continuous use. You can use it for tires (llantas desgastadas), machine parts, or even metaphorically for someone's energy or a relationship.
What is the exact difference between suela and plantilla?
Suela refers to the bottom outer part of the shoe that touches the ground (the sole). Plantilla refers to the inner part that your foot actually rests on (the insole). Plantilla is also the word used for removable orthotic shoe inserts.
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