comezón

la comezón(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
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.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(yearning)
a. urge
Todos los músicos sentimos la comezón por estar en el escenario.All musicians feel that urge to be on stage.
b. itch
A Miguel le entró una comezón por aprender el griego.Miguel suddenly had an itch to learn Greek.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(scruple)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
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