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    Punzante (en. Stinging)

    /punˈsante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has the capacity to pierce or wound.
    The piercing pain in my head wouldn’t let me concentrate.
    El dolor punzante en mi cabeza no me dejaba concentrar.
    Refers to something annoying or sharp in its effect.
    I feel a piercing sensation in my finger after pricking myself with the needle.
    Siento una sensación punzante en el dedo después de pincharme con la aguja.
    That provokes an intense or sharp sensation.
    Her gaze was piercing, as if she could read my thoughts.
    Su mirada era punzante, como si pudiera leer mis pensamientos.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'to pierce', which means to stab or prick.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    piercing pain
    A sharp pain that seems to penetrate
    dolor punzante
    piercing sensation
    An intense perception that causes discomfort
    sensación punzante
    piercing cut
    A wound that causes a sharp pain
    corte punzante

    Related Words

    stab
    Sensation of sharp pain that occurs in a part of the body.
    punzada
    punch
    Pointed instrument used to make holes.
    punzón
    puncture
    Action of piercing or pricking.
    punción

    Slang Meanings

    Intense and sudden sensation.
    After running, I felt a piercing pain in my leg.
    Después de correr, sentí un dolor punzante en la pierna.
    Something that causes anxiety or worry.
    The news left me with a piercing sensation in my stomach.
    La noticia me dejó con una sensación punzante en el estómago.