What is the Spanish word for "spiny"?

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

English

spiny

Spanish

espinoso

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Alternative translations of "spiny"

espinudo

Examples of how to use "spiny" in Spanish

English
A cactus has a very spiny surface.
Spanish
Un cactus tiene una superficie muy espinosa.
English
The spiny cactus stood in the desert.
Spanish
El cactus espinoso estaba en el desierto.
English
A spiny sea urchin washed ashore today.
Spanish
Hoy llegó a la orilla un erizo de mar espinoso.
English
Be careful, the spiny leaves can hurt.
Spanish
Ten cuidado, las hojas espinosas pueden lastimar.
English
Is the plant spiny or smooth?
Spanish
¿La planta es espinosa o lisa?

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