pin(
pihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (sewing)
a. el alfiler (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Jim removed the pins from his new shirt.Jim quitó los alfileres de su camisa nueva.
b. el imperdible (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Maria used a pin to take in her dress around the waist.María usó un imperdible para ajustar su vestido por la cintura.
a. el clavo (M) (medicine)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Rene has a pin in his tibia.René tiene un clavo en la tibia.
b. la horquilla (F) (for hair)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The bride used pins to hold flowers in her hair.La novia usó horquillas para sujetar las flores en el pelo.
c. el alfiler (M) (for a hat)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My grandma uses decorative pins with pearl tips in her hat.Mi abuela usa alfileres decorativos con puntas de perla en el sombrero.
d. la clavija (F) (electricity)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This is a three pin plug, but the sockets are for two pins.Este es un enchufe de tres clavijas, pero las tomas son de dos clavijas.
e. la pata (F) (colloquial) (electricity)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
One of the pins has snapped off so you can't plug it in.Una de las patas se partió así que no puedes conectarlo.
f. el perno (M) (mechanics)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
To remove the pin from the end of the shaft, first remove the cotter pin.Para sacar el perno de la punta del eje, primero saca la chaveta.
3. (brooch)
a. el broche (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Yolanda is wearing a silver pin with amber, pearls, and garnet on her dress.Yolanda lleva en su vestido un broche de plata con ámbar, perlas y granate.
b. el pin (M) (small)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Joaquín tiene puesto un pequeño pin de oro en la solapa de su saco.Joaquin is wearing a small golden pin on the lapel of his jacket.
5. (sports)
a. el bolo (M) (bowling) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
You knocked down all the pins. That's a strike.Derribaste todos los bolos, eso es un strike.
c. el banderín (M) (golf)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The ball hit the pin and bounced back.La pelota pegó en el banderín y rebotó.
6. (badge)
a. la insignia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Girl Scouts wear pins on their uniforms to signify various accomplishments.Las Niñas Exploradoras usan insignias en los uniformes que indican sus varios logros.
7. (registered trademark) (in Google Maps)
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
a. la ubicación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'll add a pin to the map so our guests can find us more easily.Voy a agregar la ubicación al mapa para que los invitados nos puedan localizar más fácilmente.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
b. el NIP (M) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Mexico
If you have forgotten your PIN, you'll need to request a new one in writing at the bank.Si se te ha olvidado tu NIP, debes pedir uno nuevo por escrito en el banco.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
9. (to attach)
b. prender
I pinned a note to the bathroom wall to remind you to take your medicine.Prendí una nota a la pared del baño para recordarte que te tomaras tu medicamento.
c. prender con alfileres
The teacher pinned a note to the student's shirt.La maestra prendió una nota a la camisa del estudiante con alfileres.
d. sujetar con alfileres
Pin the fabric so you can sew it here.Sujeta la tela con alfileres para poderla coser aquí.
10. (to hold still)
a. sujetar
The officer pinned the suspect until backup arrived.El oficial sujetó al sospechoso hasta que llegaron los refuerzos.
11. (to assign)
pins
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
12. (colloquial) (anatomy)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. las patas (F) (colloquial)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
He must be in a hurry. His pins are moving fast.Debe tener prisa, mueve las patas rápidamente.
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