What does "espinoso" mean in English?

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Spanish

espinoso

English

thorny

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Alternative translations of "espinoso"

spiny
prickly
thorn-covered
bristly

Examples of how to use "espinoso" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un asunto muy espinoso.
English
It's a very thorny issue.
Spanish
El arbusto espinoso protege el jardín.
English
The thorny bush protects the garden.
Spanish
Tenemos un asunto espinoso que resolver.
English
We have a thorny issue to resolve.
Spanish
El camino espinoso dificulta el paso.
English
The thorny path makes passage difficult.
Spanish
Ese cactus es muy espinoso.
English
That cactus is very prickly.

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Es un asunto muy espinoso.

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