Aguijón (en. Sting)

/aɣiˈxon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sharp structure that some insects, such as bees, use for defense or to inject venom.
The bee's sting can cause sharp pain.
El aguijón de la abeja puede causar dolor agudo.
Part of the body of some animals that allows them to inject venom.
Scorpions have a very dangerous sting.
Los escorpiones tienen un aguijón muy peligroso.
Any object that has a sharp, pointed shape.
The thorn of the plant is very sharp.
El aguijón de la planta es muy afilado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aculeus', which means stinger or thorn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sting of envy
Feeling of resentment or discomfort due to the success of others.
aguijón de la envidia
sting of desire
Strong yearning that can cause discomfort or dissatisfaction.
aguijón del deseo

Related Words

sting
Wound caused by an insect or animal that uses a stinger.
picadura
insect
Invertebrate animal that usually has wings and stinger in some species.
insecto
venom
Toxic substance that can be injected through the stinger.
veneno

Slang Meanings

emotional sting
Whenever I see something I don't like, I feel the emotional sting.
Siempre que veo algo que no me gusta, siento el aguijón emocional.
sting of love
The sting of love sometimes hurts more than any other.
El aguijón del amor a veces duele más que cualquier otro.