púas
/puas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for prongs is púas.
Púas refers to the sharp, pointed parts of a tool or an object that are designed for piercing or gripping.
How do you pronounce it?
/puas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the prongs of a fork are typically called dientes, which literally translates to 'teeth'.
- While púas describes prongs, it is also the standard word for the 'plectrum' used to pluck a guitar or a mandolin.
- When describing a leather jacket, púas is the standard term for the decorative 'studs' or 'spikes'.
Examples in context
- Tengo que arreglar los dientes de mi tenedor.I need to fix the prongs of my fork.
- Peinó su cabello con un peine de dientes finos.She combed her hair with a comb with fine prongs.
- Las puntas del tenedor están desgastadas.The prongs of the fork are worn out.
- El rastrillo tiene muchas puntas.The rake has many prongs.
- El peine tiene púas muy finas.The comb has very fine prongs.
- Me pinché con los picos del rastrillo.I pricked myself with the rake's prongs.
- Cuidado con las púas de ese rastrillo.Watch out for the prongs of that rake.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at a strange plant in a garden.
- DanielMira María, esta planta tiene púas.Look María, this plant has prongs.
- MaríaTienes razón, parecen muy peligrosas.You are right, they look very dangerous.
- DanielNo la toques con la mano.Do not touch it with your hand.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Daniel, mantendré la distancia.Don't worry, Daniel, I will keep my distance.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
