Púsole (en. I put it on)

/pu'sole/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Stinger used to sting or pierce.

The pusole of the scorpion is a danger to its prey.

El púsole del escorpión es un peligro para sus presas.

Piercing element of certain insects.

Bees use their pusole to defend their hive.

Las abejas usan su púsole para defender su colmena.

From the Nahuatl 'pōzōl', which refers to a type of food, also related to the stings of certain animals.

to sting with pusole

to cause harm in a surprising or sudden manner.

picar con púsole

to have pusole

to be in an unpleasant or uncomfortable condition.

tener púsole

stinger

Piercing element used to sting or pierce.

aguijón

thorn

Sharp part of a plant or an animal.

espina

To have a stinger that inflicts harm.

That criticism was a direct pusole to the heart.

Esa crítica fue un púsole directo al corazón.

Reference to someone who gets into trouble.

He is always with pusole, looking for trouble.

Siempre anda con púsole, buscando líos.