Nick
/niɡk/from spelling rules
The English word "nick" translates to Nick in Spanish.
In the context of a small cut or notch on a surface, the term is Nick. Note that there are related terms in Spanish for other meanings of "nick": the verb mellar means to make a nick or notch in, while the slang verb birlar means to steal.
Meaning: small cut in a surface (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/niɡk/
Did you know?
- While 'nick' in English can be a proper name, the Spanish name 'Nico' is a common nickname for 'Nicolás' and is unrelated to the English noun.
- The Spanish term muesca is the more common word for a 'nick' used as a tally mark, such as those carved into a wall to count days.
- The verb mellar is frequently used in Spanish fencing and swordplay to describe a damaged blade that no longer has a smooth edge.
Examples in context
- No te gusta Nick, ¿verdad?You don't like Nick, right?This sentence shows the use of Nick in a question.Tatoeba #2278438 by Shishir, translation #10501938 by tchrspet1
- Nick se apuró para alcanzar el bus.Nick hurried to catch the bus.This sentence shows the use of Nick as a subject performing an action.Tatoeba #1619842 by leoruilova, translation #35979 by CN
- Nick me debe diez dólares.Nick owes me ten dollars.This sentence shows the use of Nick in a sentence regarding debt.Tatoeba #658716 by darinmex, translation #35976 by CN
- Disculpe, ¿Nicolás está disponible?Excuse me, is Nick available?
- Señorita González, ¿podría hablar con Nico?Miss González, could I speak with Nick?
- Paco, ¿puedes ayudarme con estos documentos?Nick, can you help me with these documents?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking at a wooden table.
- MateoMira, la mesa tiene un pequeño nick aquí.Look, the table has a small nick here.
- SofíaNo lo había visto, ¿cómo pasó eso?I hadn't seen it, how did that happen?
- MateoCreo que fue con un cuchillo.I think it was with a knife.
- SofíaEs un nick muy profundo, Sofía.It is a very deep nick, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
