Itched (es. Picaba)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Me picaba un mosquito en el brazo.
A mosquito was pricking my arm.
Context: daily life Cuando estaba en la playa, me picaba la arena.
When I was at the beach, the sand was pricking me.
Context: daily life El niño picaba las flores en el jardín.
The boy was picking flowers in the garden.
Context: nature Intermediate (B1-B2)
El gato picaba las patas de la silla por jugar.
The cat was scratching the legs of the chair out of playfulness.
Context: home Mientras caminaba por el campo, algo me picaba la piel.
As I walked through the field, something was pricking my skin.
Context: nature Durante la excursión, picaba una planta que no conocía.
During the hike, I was picking a plant I didn't recognize.
Context: education Advanced (C1-C2)
La curiosidad me picaba, impulsándome a descubrir los secretos del universo.
Curiosity was pricking me, urging me to uncover the secrets of the universe.
Context: philosophy En la obra de teatro, la protagonista picaba con sutileza las emociones ocultas de los personajes.
In the play, the protagonist prickled the hidden emotions of the characters with subtlety.
Context: art Al reflexionar sobre la vida, me picaba la inquietud de no haber tomado las decisiones correctas.
While reflecting on life, the unease of not having made the right decisions was pricking me.
Context: personal growth Synonyms
- clavaba
- hincaba
- mordía
- perforaba