Spike in spanish
Espiga
pronunciation: espigɑ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: espigɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures
spike1 = pico.
Example: In addition to providing blackout and brownout protection, many UPS systems also protect against spikes, surges, sags and noise, and some also offer many of the features found in power distribution units.spike2 = clavo. [De suela de zapato deportivo]
Example: Players commonly bring their sports shoes with cleats or spikes, along with a pair of walking shoes to wear normally.spike3 = picota.
Example: The heads of traitors were displayed on top of spikes on London Bridge.spike4 = añadir. [Usado para líquidos]
Example: The toxins were also spiked and measured in a variety of food samples, including canned tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, mushrooms, and tuna.more:
» spike + Posesivo + guns = arruinar los planes de Alguien, echar por tierra los planes de Alguien.
Example: As Richman goes to tedious lengths to build a damning portrait of the obnoxious reporter, Chas delves into Laurenge's past, trying to find some way of spiking his guns.spike5 = añadir alcohol.
Example: He smooth-talked his victims, spiked the drink of one and kidnapped another.spike6 = repuntar, aumentar, subir, dispararse.
Example: Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.