nettle

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de varias plantas, especialmente las del género Urtica o de la familia de las Urticáceas, cuyos pelos urticantes producen irritación o picazón en la piel al contacto.

A noun referring to any of numerous plants, especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae, that have stinging hairs causing skin irritation upon contact.

1. Stinging plantB1formal

   A plant with fine hairs that cause a stinging or burning sensation when touched, commonly found in the wild.

   Ortiga

   • She accidentally brushed against a nettle and got a rash.
   • Nettles often grow in damp, shady areas.
   • He wore gloves to avoid touching the nettles while gardening.

   Sinónimosstinging nettle

• Verbo que significa irritar, molestar o provocar a alguien, a menudo usado en sentido figurado, como si se picara con una ortiga.

A verb meaning to irritate, annoy, or provoke someone, often used in a figurative sense.

1. Sting or cause a stinging sensationB2formal

   To sting or cause a sharp, stinging pain or sensation, similar to being stung by a nettle plant.

   picar, causar escozor

   • The plant nettled his bare arm as he brushed past it.
   • The cold wind nettled her cheeks, making them tingle.
   • The harsh chemicals nettled his skin, leaving a red rash.

   Sinónimosburnpricklesmartstingtingle

2. Annoy or irritateB2formal

   To cause annoyance, irritation, or disturbance, especially through minor or repeated actions.

   Molestar o irritar

   • His constant criticism nettled her, but she tried to ignore it.
   • The delay nettled the passengers, who were already tired.
   • She was nettled by his dismissive tone during the meeting.

   Sinónimosannoybotherchafeexasperatefretgallirkirritatepeeveprovokerilevex

   Antónimoscomfortdelightpleasesoothe