What is the Spanish word for "bristle"?

Learn how to say "bristle" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

bristle

Spanish

cerdas

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Alternative translations of "bristle"

erizarse
pelo rígido

Examples of how to use "bristle" in Spanish

English
A brush has a soft bristle.
Spanish
Un cepillo tiene una cerdas suave.
English
A brush has a single stiff bristle missing.
Spanish
Un cepillo tiene una sola cerdas rígida faltante.
English
She felt a small bristle scratch her arm.
Spanish
Ella sintió una pequeña cerdas rascarle el brazo.
English
The dog’s coat had a rough bristle near its tail.
Spanish
El pelaje del perro tenía una cerdas áspera cerca de su cola.
English
He examined the bristle under the bright light.
Spanish
Él examinó la cerdas bajo la luz brillante.

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