What is the Spanish word for "sting"?

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

English

sting

Spanish

picadura

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Alternative translations of "sting"

aguijón
picar
escozor

Examples of how to use "sting" in Spanish

English
A bee sting can be very painful.
Spanish
Una picadura de abeja puede ser muy dolorosa.
English
I felt a sharp sting on my arm.
Spanish
Sentí una punzada aguda en mi brazo.
English
The dentist warned about a small sting.
Spanish
El dentista advirtió sobre una pequeña punzada.
English
He avoided the plant after one sting.
Spanish
Él evitó la planta después de una picadura.
English
Did you feel the sting of cold?
Spanish
¿Sentiste la punzada del frío?

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