Pinchó (en. Spike)

/pinˈtʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of inserting something sharp into another object.
The mechanic punctured the tire to repair it.
El mecánico pinchó la rueda para repararla.
To inflict a wound or a perforation on something.
She pricked her finger with a needle.
Ella pinchó su dedo con una aguja.
To encounter something or someone abruptly.
When he crashed the party, everyone was surprised.
Cuando pinchó la fiesta, todos se sorprendieron.

Etymology

From Latin 'punctiare', which means to make a small hole.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to puncture a balloon
to make a balloon burst by puncturing it.
pinchar un globo
to prick one's fingers
to injure oneself while working with sharp objects.
pincharse los dedos
to puncture a record
to make holes in a record to listen to it.
pinchar un disco

Related Words

to puncture
to pierce or drive something in.
pinchar
skewer
a piece of food on a stick, like a kebab.
pincho
prick
perforation or rupture, especially in tires.
pinchazo

Slang Meanings

To mention someone who is very annoying or insistent.
That person always annoys me with his questions.
Esa persona siempre me pincha con sus preguntas.
To refer to an uncomfortable or embarrassing situation.
The party was a total flop, no one had fun.
La fiesta fue un pinchazo total, nadie se divirtió.