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    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.