Púas (en. Spikes)

/ˈpwas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A sharp stone or metal used for nailing.

The spikes of the guitar produce a unique sound.

Las púas de la guitarra producen un sonido único.

Thorns or spines of plants like roses.

Be careful with the spikes of that plant.

Ten cuidado con las púas de esa planta.

Any object that has sharp edges.

The spikes of this device are dangerous.

Las púas de este dispositivo son peligrosas.

The term 'spikes' comes from the Latin 'spīna', which means thorn.

to give spikes

To cause pain or discomfort to someone.

dar púas

to be in spikes

To be in a tense or uncomfortable situation.

estar entre púas

to be left with the spikes

To be unable to forget an offense.

quedarse con las púas

tip

Sharp end of an object.

punta

thorn

Hard and sharp structure in plants.

espina

nail

A piece of metal with a head used for fastening.

clavo

It is used to refer to something dangerous or complicated.

That project has become a spike for everyone.

Ese proyecto se ha vuelto una púas para todos.

It can refer to a person who is difficult to deal with.

Don't get along with him, he's a spike.

No te lleves con él, es una púa.