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    Púa (en. Plectrum)

    /ˈpua/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sharp object used for poking or picking.
    The púa was essential for playing the guitar.
    La púa fue fundamental para tocar la guitarra.
    A tooth of an object like that of a comb or those of a musical instrument.
    The comb has long, thin púas.
    El peine tiene púas largas y finas.
    A point or spine of certain animals or plants.
    The fish has spines on its back that are very dangerous.
    El pez tiene púas en su espalda que son muy peligrosas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pinna', which means feather or fin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give someone a púa
    To provide someone with what they need unexpectedly.
    dar una púa
    guitar pick
    An object used to play the strings of a guitar.
    púa de guitarra

    Related Words

    thorny spines
    Small thorns that come from certain plants.
    púas de espinas
    comb teeth
    Elements that are used to detangle hair.
    púas de peine

    Slang Meanings

    Púa as a mistake or error.
    That comment was a púa that I shouldn't have made.
    Ese comentario fue una púa que no debía haber hecho.
    Complicated or difficult situation.
    I don’t want to get into a púa with that issue.
    No quiero meterme en una púa con ese asunto.