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    Pique (en. Pique)

    /piˈke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of displeasure or anger about something considered unjust or derogatory.
    He felt a pique from the derogatory comment.
    Se sintió en pique por el comentario despectivo.
    Interest or curiosity provoked by something.
    The new book piqued his interest to read more on the topic.
    El nuevo libro le dio pique para leer más sobre el tema.
    Friendly rivalry or competition.
    The pique between the two teams was evident in the match.
    El pique entre los dos equipos fue evidente en el partido.

    Etymology

    From French 'piquer', which means 'to sting' or 'to prick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a pique
    To feel upset or resentful about something.
    tener pique
    to be in a pique
    To be in a situation of rivalry or competition.
    estar en pique
    curious pique
    Intense interest in something that arouses curiosity.
    pique curioso

    Related Words

    pica
    Action of stinging or pricking.
    pica
    picar
    To drive something sharp into a surface.
    picar
    picazón
    Sensation of itchiness on the skin.
    picazón

    Slang Meanings

    Enmity or playful argument between friends who are jokingly fighting.
    After the joke, there was a pique between them.
    Después de la broma, se quedó un pique entre ellos.
    Situation of rivalry in a sports context.
    The pique between the two teams is well-known in the league.
    El pique entre los dos equipos es conocido en la liga.