itch
itch(
ihch
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (irritation)
(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).
Notify your doctor if you notice side effects such as a mild itch or rash.Consulta a tu médico si notas efectos secundarios como picazón leve o sarpullido.
b. el picor (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).
All the insect bites caused an extreme itch all over his back.Todas esas picaduras de insecto le causaron un picor intensísimo por toda la espalda.
c. la comezón (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 should have never stepped on that anthill. Now, I have an itch all over!No tendría que haber pisado ese hormiguero. ¡Ahora tengo comezón por todo el cuerpo!
2. (figurative) (desire)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. el ansia (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).
The crowd made her anxious, and she felt the itch to leave the party as soon as possible.La multitud la puso nerviosa y sintió el ansia de salir de la fiesta lo antes posible.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
Are you sure this is a moisturizer? It really itches.¿Estás seguro de que es una crema hidratante? Me pica mucho.
a. picar
This morning, I ran through a poison ivy shrub, and now I itch all over as though I had fleas.Esta mañana, pasé corriendo por un arbusto de hiedra venenosa, y ahora me pica todo el cuerpo como si tuviera pulgas.
5. (to want)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He is really itching to go traveling this summer.Tiene muchas ganas de viajar este verano.
I am itching for a huge slice of that cake.Me muero por un pedazo enorme de ese pastel.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. picar
I don't like wearing wool, because it itches my skin.No me gusta usar lana, porque me pica la piel.
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