What is the Spanish word for "prickly"?

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

English

prickly

Spanish

espinoso

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Alternative translations of "prickly"

pinchoso
irritable
puntiagudo

Examples of how to use "prickly" in Spanish

English
A cactus has a very prickly surface.
Spanish
Un cactus tiene una superficie muy espinosa.
English
The cactus has many sharp, prickly spines.
Spanish
El cactus tiene muchas espinas afiladas y punzantes.
English
Her tone became prickly after the criticism.
Spanish
Su tono se volvió áspero después de la crítica.
English
I avoided the prickly bushes on the path.
Spanish
Evité los arbustos espinosos en el camino.
English
He felt prickly skin after the insect bites.
Spanish
Sintió la piel áspera después de las picaduras de insectos.

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