la aguja
-the needle
See the entry for aguja.

aguja

la aguja(
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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. needle
Hay que tener una mano estable para enhebrar una aguja.You need a steady hand to thread a needle.
a. needle
Odio vacunarme porque le tengo miedo a las agujas.I hate getting vaccinated because I'm scared of needles.
a. hand
Cuando la aguja grande alcance el seis, serán las tres y media.When the big hand reaches the six, it will be three thirty.
a. pointer
Si la aguja de la brújula apunta hacia el norte significa que estamos al este.If the compass's pointer is pointing north, that means we're east.
a. stylus
La aguja del tocadiscos lleva meses rota.The record player's stylus has been broken for months.
b. needle
La aguja sigue el surco del disco y eso es lo que crea el sonido.The needle follows the groove of the disc, and that's what makes the sound.
a. spire
La catedral tiene seis agujas que apuntan hacia el cielo.The cathedral has six spires that point towards the sky.
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