espinho

espinhar

  1. (transitive) to prick
  2. (figuratively, transitive) to annoy, to pester, to nettle
  3. (reflexive, transitive) to become irritated, to become annoyed

Frequency

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/isˈpĩ.ɲu/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese espinho, from Latin spīnus (“thorn-bush”).

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