wear

US /wer/
UK /wer/
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1.

llevar, vestir

have (something) on one's body as clothing, decoration, or protection

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She likes to wear bright colors.
Le gusta llevar colores brillantes.
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He always wears a hat.
Siempre lleva un sombrero.
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donput ondress insport
2.

desgastar, deteriorar

damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use

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The constant rubbing will wear a hole in the fabric.
El roce constante desgastará un agujero en la tela.
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The tires are starting to wear thin.
Los neumáticos están empezando a desgastarse.
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erodeabradecorrodefrayrub away
3.

durar, resistir

last or remain in good condition for a specified period of time

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These shoes will wear well.
Estos zapatos durarán mucho.
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The paint on the wall is starting to wear.
La pintura de la pared está empezando a desgastarse.
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1.

desgaste, deterioro

damage or deterioration sustained from continuous use and exposure

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The old carpet showed signs of considerable wear.
La alfombra vieja mostraba signos de considerable desgaste.
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This jacket can withstand a lot of wear and tear.
Esta chaqueta puede soportar mucho desgaste.
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abrasionerosiondeteriorationdamage
2.

ropa, vestimenta

clothing of a specified type

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The store has a wide selection of formal wear.
La tienda tiene una amplia selección de ropa formal.
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She designs children's wear.
Ella diseña ropa para niños.
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attiregarbapparelclothing
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wear offready-to-wearwear downwear outthe worse for wearwear the pantsif the shoe fits (wear it)