Espina (en. Thorn)

/esˈpi.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sharp part of a plant, commonly referred to as a thorn.

I am careful while picking roses because they have thorns.

Nag-iingat ako habang kumukuha ng mga rosas dahil mayroong mga espina ang mga ito.

The part of the human or animal body that carries nerves and provides support.

The spine of a human is referred to as the spinal column in English.

Ang espina ng tao ay tinutukoy bilang spinal column sa Ingles.

Bone or thorn of fish that can cause pain when swallowed.

He was careful when eating fish as it might have thorns that could hurt him.

Nag-ingat siya sa pagkain ng isda dahil baka may espina ito na makasakit sa kanya.

From the Spanish word 'espina' meaning thorn or spine.

Thorn of life

Trials and suffering in life.

Espina ng buhay

thorny

The process of producing thorns from spines.

tinikan

spinal

Related to the spine or backbone of humans or animals.

spinal

A load of problems

Oh no, I have so many thorns in my life this week!

Hala, ang dami na namang espina sa buhay ko ngayong linggo!

A bitter person

Accept it, you're the thorn in our relationship!

Tanggapin mo na, espina ka sa relasyon naming dalawa!

A nuisance in a situation

It seems like a thorn in my plans, always a hindrance!

Parang espina na siya sa mga plano ko, lagi nalang sagabal!