Pinchar (en. Puncture)

/pinˈtʃar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make an incision or perforation in something.

I punctured the bag to let the air out.

Pinché la bolsa para sacar el aire.

To cause temporary pain or discomfort.

My finger gets pricked when I touch the needle.

Me pincha el dedo cuando toco la aguja.

To initiate a download or send information.

I'm going to puncture this file to send it to you.

Voy a pinchar este archivo para enviártelo.

From Latin 'pinctiare', which means 'to pierce'.

to puncture a balloon

To make a balloon burst.

pinchar un globo

to poke at the wound

To cause discomfort or remind of a bad moment.

pinchar en la herida

to cut off a call

To interrupt an ongoing call.

pinchar una llamada

prick

Perforation in an object, especially in tires.

pinchazo

needle

Sharp instrument used to prick.

aguja

perforation

Action of making a hole in something.

perforación

To steal or to quickly acquire something.

Someone pickpocketed me on the bus.

Me pincharon la cartera en el autobús.

To meet or flirt with someone quickly.

At the party, I hooked up with a very interesting girl.

En la fiesta pinché a una chica muy interesante.