Prickly in spanish
pronunciation: espinoʊsoʊ part of speech: adjective
prickly [pricklier -comp., prickliest -sup.]1 = espinoso, con espinas, con púas, que pincha. [Pincha en o en para ver otros adjetivos cuyo grados comparativos y superlativos se formas añadiendo "-er" o "-est" (o sus variantes "-r" o "-st") al final]
Example: Although rubbing up against a prickly plant is a pleasant experience, the world would be a less colorful and interesting place without them.more:
» prickly heat = fiebre miliar.
Example: Prickly heat is red itchy rashes on the body which are caused due to heat or over exposure to sun.» prickly pear = higo chumbo.
Example: Good news for anyone who has ever had that queasy feeling the morning after tying one on: A study has found that an extract of prickly pear can prevent a severe hangover.» prickly pear cactus = chumbera, chumbo, higuera chumba.
Example: Although many people view the prickly pear cactus as an unwanted weed, you can eat the young cactus pads and fruits.» prickly sensation = comezón, picor.
Example: I was just playing for about 10 min and all of a sudden my back started to get this weird prickly sensation.prickly [pricklier -comp., prickliest -sup.]2 = espinoso, polémico, problemático, peliagudo. [Pincha en o en para ver otros adjetivos cuyo grados comparativos y superlativos se formas añadiendo "-er" o "-est" (o sus variantes "-r" o "-st") al final]
Example: The reunion between siblings was prickly and the tension grew with every passing moment.more:
» prickly issue = cuestión difícil, asunto difícil, asunto espinoso, problema espinoso, problema peliagudo.
Example: He has signalled he will take a tough stance on prickly issues such as outsourcing, and limits on exports of sensitive technology.» prickly problem = problema espinoso, problema peliagudo, problema difícil.
Example: Marketing has always been a prickly problem for the oyster industry.» prickly question = cuestión difícil, asunto difícil, asunto espinoso, problema espinoso, problema peliagudo.
Example: Who should judge the judges has always been a prickly question.» prickly subject = asunto delicado, tema delicado, tema sensible, tema espinoso, tema polémico, asunto polémico.
Example: Labor rights are still a prickly subject in Wisconsin.