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    Badoret (en. Badoret)

    [ba.ðo.'ɾet]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pointed part of certain plants.
    The badoret of the plant pricked me when I passed it.
    El badoret de la planta me pinchó al pasarlo.
    A type of thorn that grows on some trees.
    Be careful with the badoretes of that tree.
    Ten cuidado con los badoretes de ese árbol.
    Colloquial name given to a type of thorn in some places.
    The badoretes of that flower are very sharp.
    Los badoretes de esa flor son muy afilados.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'badorita', which refers to a type of thorn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    In bad weather, put on a happy face
    To maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
    a mal tiempo, buena cara
    To turn around the badoret
    To change one's mind about something that seemed decided.
    dar la vuelta al badoret

    Related Words

    thorn
    Plant with thorns.
    espino
    spike
    Sharp object used for piercing.
    pincho
    sting
    Pointed structure of certain insects.
    aguijón

    Slang Meanings

    A complicated or thorny situation.
    That negotiation has turned into a badoret.
    Esa negociación se ha vuelto un badoret.
    A person who causes problems.
    Don't invite Juan, he's a badoret.
    No invites a Juan, es un badoret.