el escozor
sting · burning
Sensación de ardor o molestia en la piel o en una parte del cuerpo, que puede causar incomodidad o dolor leve.
Escózor
Meaning:
"Escózor" is a Spanish noun used to describe a sensation of stinging, burning, or itching, commonly caused by irritation or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes. It is often experienced after contact with something irritating, such as a chemical, allergen, infection, or injury.
Explanation:
- Part of the word: The term comes from the verb "escocer," which means "to sting" or "to burn."
- Use in context: You might say "Tengo escózor en los ojos" ("I have a stinging sensation in my eyes") or "El escózor en la piel se debe a la picadura de un insecto" ("The burning sensation on the skin is due to an insect bite").
Synonyms:
- Ardor (burning)
- Picor (itching)
- Quemazón (burning sensation)
Antonyms:
There are no exact antonyms for this specific sensation, but in a broader sense:
- Alivio (relief)
- Calma (calm)
Summary:
"Escózor" refers to an unpleasant prickly, stinging or burning sensation, typically felt on the skin or mucous membranes as a result of irritation or injury.
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Examples
La crema calmó el escozor de la herida muy rápido.noun
The cream quickly soothed the stinging of the wound.
Al caminar bajo el sol sentí un escozor leve en la piel.noun
While walking under the sun, I felt a slight sting on my skin.
Durante la noche, el escozor en mi garganta no me dejó dormir.noun
During the night, the burning in my throat didn't let me sleep.
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