Espinas (en. Thorns)

/esˈpinas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Hard, sharp points found on the surface of some plants.

Roses have thorns that can prick if one is not careful when touching them.

Las rosas tienen espinas que pueden pinchar si no se tiene cuidado al tocarlas.

Sharp structures that protect plants from animals.

The thorns of cacti serve to prevent them from being eaten by herbivores.

Las espinas de los cactus sirven para evitar que sean comidos por herbívoros.

From Latin 'spina', meaning 'thorn' or 'spike'.

to get rid of one's thorns

To overcome emotional pain or an insult.

quitarse las espinas

thorns in the heart

To feel emotional pain or suffering.

espinas en el corazón

spinal column

Part of the spine.

espinazo

shin

Area of the leg between the knee and the ankle.

espinilla

Problems or worries that cause emotional pain.

Sometimes life is full of thorns that one must learn to manage.

A veces la vida está llena de espinas que hay que aprender a manejar.

Difficulties that must be faced in life.

The thorns of daily life make us stronger.

Las espinas del día a día nos hacen más fuertes.