Pinchazo (en. Flat tire)

/pinˈt͡ʃaθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of pinching something.
The flat tire left me stranded on the road.
El pinchazo de la rueda me dejó varado en la carretera.
Fracture or damage to something.
The puncture in the balloon caused it to burst.
El pinchazo en el globo hizo que estallara.
Experience of sharp or unexpected pain.
He felt a sharp pain in his chest during exercise.
Sintió un pinchazo en el pecho durante el ejercicio.

Etymology

From the verb 'pinchar', which means to pierce or to stab.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a pinch
To make a puncture or piercing in something.
dar un pinchazo
emotional pinch
A feeling of pain caused by a difficult situation.
pinchazo emocional
flat tire
Damage to a tire that causes it to lose air.
pinchazo en la rueda

Related Words

to pinch
To pierce something with a sharp object.
pinchar
skewer
Needle or stake used for piercing or holding.
pincho
to perforate
To make a hole or an opening in a material.
perforar

Slang Meanings

To be angry or annoyed about something.
When they told me I couldn't go, I felt a sharp pain.
Cuando me dijeron que no podía ir, me dio un pinchazo.
To lower expectations or excitement in a situation.
The teacher's comment was a sharp pain for everyone.
El comentario del profesor fue un pinchazo para todos.