Aguja (en. Needle)
[aˈɣuxa]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Element to join or hold tissues together.
She used a needle to sew a button.
Ella utilizó una aguja para coser un botón.
Sharp object in the shape of a rod.
The compass needle points north.
La aguja de la brújula indica el norte.
Instrument in medicine for injections.
The doctor gave me an injection with a needle.
El doctor me puso una inyección con una aguja.
Etymology
From Latin 'acus', meaning 'puncture'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
needle in a haystack
reference to something very difficult to find.
aguja en un pajar
hypodermic needle
needle used for subcutaneous injections.
aguja hipodérmica
to put a needle
to move a sharp object with a specific purpose.
poner una aguja
Related Words
thread
Thin material used for sewing.
hilo
sewing
Technique of joining fabrics using needles.
costura
spike
Sharp object similar to a needle.
pincho
Slang Meanings
Small or insignificant thing compared to others.
That task is just a needle in a haystack compared to everything I have to do.
Esa tarea es solo una aguja en un pajar en comparación con todo lo que tengo que hacer.