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puntiagudo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
  • pointed adj Having a sharp end.
  • pointy adj Having a sharp point; tapering to a narrow end.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
  • spiky adjective Covered with sharp points; having spikes.

Senses

puntiagudo is used for these senses in English:

  • poignant (obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
  • pointy (informal) Pointed in shape; having a point or points.
  • sharp Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
  • spiky Having one or more spikes; spiny.

poignant — full definition

  1. adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
  2. adj Sharply relevant or incisive.

pointed — full definition

  1. adj Having a sharp end.
  2. adj Clearly and deliberately directed at someone or something, often critically.

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