agujas
/ah-GOO-hahs/
needles
In Spanish, 'agujas' can refer to the needles used for sewing.
📝 In Action
Ten cuidado con las agujas en el costurero.
A1Be careful with the needles in the sewing box.
El enfermero cambió las agujas para la vacuna.
A2The nurse changed the needles for the vaccine.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
This is the plural form of 'aguja'. It is always feminine, so use 'las' or 'unas' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Needles vs. Pins
Mistake: "Using 'agujas' for everything sharp."
Correction: Use 'agujas' for things with a hole (eye) for thread or for medical injections. Use 'alfileres' for pins used to hold fabric together.
⭐ Usage Tips
Medical Context
If you are at a doctor's office, 'agujas' almost always refers to the needle on a syringe.
The word 'agujas' is also used to describe the hands of a clock.
📝 In Action
Las agujas del reloj marcan la medianoche.
A2The clock hands are pointing to midnight.
⭐ Usage Tips
Clock terminology
While English uses 'hands' (like on a body), Spanish uses 'needles' (agujas) because they are thin and pointed.
In a culinary context, 'agujas' refers to the chuck or shoulder cut of meat.
📝 In Action
Compré unas agujas de ternera para el estofado.
B2I bought some beef chuck for the stew.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agujas
Question 1 of 2
If someone tells you to move 'en el sentido de las agujas del reloj', which way should you go?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'agujas' only mean sewing needles?
No! While it's common for sewing, it also refers to medical needles, the hands of a clock, knitting needles, and even certain cuts of meat.
Is 'agujas' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine. You should say 'las agujas' or 'unas agujas'.