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"Comezón" is a noun which is often translated as "itch", and "picor" is a noun which is often translated as "itching". Learn more about the difference between "comezón" and "picor" below.
la comezón(
koh
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meh
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sohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (irritation)
a. itch
¿Puedes rascarme la espalda? Tengo comezón.Could you scratch my back? I have an itch.
No me aguanto más esta comezón en la rodilla.I can't stand this itch on my knee any longer.
b. itching
Mariel tiene la piel seca y se pone un gel especial para la comezón.Mariel has dry skin and uses a special gel for the itching.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Tengo una comezón en todo el cuerpo.I'm itching all over.
Este tipo de jabón me da comezón.This kind of soap makes me itchy.
2. (figurative) (yearning)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
3. (figurative) (scruple)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Te daría comezón saber cómo consiguieron su plata algunas de las personas que donaron para la entidad.If you knew how some of the people who gave donations to this organization made their money, it would make you feel uneasy.
A muchas personas, la idea de que les vaya mejor que a los demás les produce comezón.The idea of doing better than the rest is a source of unease for many people.
el picor(
pee
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kohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. itching
Ponle crema a las picaduras para calmar el picor.Put cream on the bites to relieve the itching.
b. itch
Divina sentía un deseo de rascarse el picor que le irritaba la espalda mientras la entrevistaban.Divina felt the urge to scratch an annoying itch on her back while she was being interviewed.
c. irritation
El picor que sientes en la garganta puede ser causado por el polen.The irritation you feel in your throat could be caused by pollen.
d. stinging
Normalmente, si te pinchas con unas ortigas, el picor pasa bastante pronto.Normally, if you get stung by nettles, the stinging should pass relatively quickly.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Sentí un picor por todo el cuerpo después de comer esos mariscos.I was itching all over after having that seafood.
Tengo un picor tremendo en la cabeza.My head is really itchy.
a. spiciness
La lista de salsas en el menú está ordenada de acuerdo al nivel de picor.Sauces on the menu are listed according to level of spiciness.
b. heat
Si necesita reducir el picor del plato, puede añadirle un poco de jugo de limón.If you need to reduce the heat of the dish, you can add a bit of lime juice to it.
