verb
punzar
prick
Definition & meaning
Punzar is a verb in Spanish that refers to the action of piercing or pricking something with a sharp or pointed object.
It has a few specific nuances:
- To prick or puncture: Physically piercing a surface with a needle, thorn, or sharp tool.
- To cause a stinging or pricking sensation: Often used when a person feels a sharp, sudden pain (such as "punzar el corazón" or a wound that pulses with pain).
- In some contexts, it can figuratively mean to incite, provoke, or stimulate someone.
Grammar & Word origin
Punzar is a regular verb ending in -ar. It is derived from the Latin word punctiare, which comes from punctus (a point or a prick). This is the same root that gives us the word "puncture" in English.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Siento que algo me punza el pie.verb
I feel something pricking my foot.
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