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How to Say "prick" in Spanish

The Spanish word forprickis pinchazoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a small hole made by a needle or thorn
A close-up of a finger being lightly pricked by a single green thorn from a rose stem.

Examples

Sentí un pequeño pinchazo en el brazo.

I felt a little prick in my arm.

Solo será un pinchazo, no llores.

It will only be a quick shot, don't cry.

Me di un pinchazo con la espina de la rosa.

I pricked myself with the rose thorn.

The -azo Ending

The ending '-azo' in Spanish usually refers to a sudden action or a hit with something. In this case, it's a 'hit' with something sharp.

Shot vs. Pinchazo

Mistake:Using 'disparo' for a medical shot.

Correction: Use 'pinchazo' or 'inyección'. 'Disparo' is only for a gun!

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