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    Puntiaguda (en. Pointed)

    /pun.tja.ˈɡu.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to an object that has a sharp or pointed shape.
    The rock was pointed and difficult to climb.
    La roca era puntiaguda y difícil de escalar.
    Describes a shape that ends in a sharp point.
    The pencil is sharp after sharpening it.
    El lápiz está puntiagudo después de afilarlo.
    Indicates the quality of being sharp or pointed in a figurative context.
    His comment was very pointed and direct.
    Su comentario fue muy puntiagudo y directo.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish "punta," which means 'sharp end.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sharp point of view
    A perspective that is critical or direct.
    punto de vista puntiagudo
    sharp object
    An object that can cause harm or is dangerous.
    cosa puntiaguda

    Related Words

    point
    Sharp end of an object.
    punta
    sharpened
    Having a blade or a very sharp point.
    aguzado
    sharp
    Having an edge that cuts.
    afilado

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that is difficult to handle.
    The situation became pointed with so many accusations.
    La situación se volvió puntiaguda con tantas acusaciones.
    Describing someone who is very direct or incisive.
    She always has pointed comments in discussions.
    Ella siempre tiene comentarios puntiagudos en las discusiones.