Often used to describe very worn-out clothing.
Los gusarapos que encontró en el callejón eran un recordatorio de la dura vida que llevaban muchas personas.
The rags found in the alley were a reminder of the hard life many people led.
Los niños jugaron con los gusarapos, creando historias sobre valientes aventureros en un mundo imaginario.
The children played with the rags, creating stories about brave adventurers in an imaginary world.