el pinchazo
puncture
Definition & meaning
The word pinchazo primarily refers to a puncture or a flat tire in a vehicle. It describes the act of piercing or the result of a hole in an inflatable object.
Beyond the automotive context, it can also refer to:
- A sharp, sudden pain: A stinging sensation or a prick, often caused by a needle or a sharp object.
- A sudden drop or failure: In a figurative sense, it is used to describe a sudden decline in performance, success, or attendance at an event (e.g., a "flop").
Grammar & Word origin
Pinchazo is a masculine noun. It is derived from the verb pinchar , which means "to prick" or "to puncture," plus the augmentative suffix -azo, which often denotes an action, a blow, or a sudden event.
The structure follows the common Spanish pattern where adding -azo to a root verb creates a noun representing the instance or the impact of that action.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- Pinchadura : A regional synonym for a flat tire.
- Perforación : Refers to the act of piercing or the resulting hole.
- Punzón : Related to the tool that creates a prick.
- Fracaso : Used when referring to the figurative meaning of a failed event or "flop."
Antonyms
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Examples
Tuve un pinchazo en la rueda de mi bicicleta.noun
I had a puncture in the wheel of my bicycle.
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