pierced

• Describe algo que ha sido perforado o que tiene un agujero, a menudo para joyería u ornamentación.

Describes something that has been punctured or has a hole made through it, often for jewelry or decoration.

1. Having a hole cut throughA2formal

   Describes something that has a hole made through it, typically for jewelry or decoration.

   perforado

   • She has pierced ears and wears small gold earrings.
   • He bought a pair of pierced earrings for his girlfriend.
   • The leather belt has a pierced design along the edge.

   Sinónimosboreddrilledperforatedpunctured

   Antónimosintactsolidunpierced

• Verbo que indica la acción de atravesar o hacer un agujero en algo con un objeto afilado, o de atravesar un medio o sensación de manera aguda.

A verb used to indicate the act of penetrating or making a hole through something with a sharp object.

1. Penetrate with a sharp objectB1formal

   To go into or through something, especially with a sharp pointed instrument.

   Perforar con un objeto afilado

   • The needle pierced her skin easily.
   • The arrow pierced the target dead center.
   • He pierced the balloon with a pin.

   Sinónimosboredrillimpalelancepenetrateprickpunctureskewerstabstick

2. Make a hole in the bodyA2informal

   To make a small hole in a part of the body for jewelry or decoration.

   Perforar (el cuerpo)

   • She decided to pierce her ears.
   • He got his nose pierced last weekend.
   • Many people pierce their belly buttons.

3. Penetrate through sound or lightB2formal

   To be suddenly heard or seen clearly through something.

   atravesar (sonido o luz)

   • A loud scream pierced the silence of the night.
   • The first rays of sunlight pierced the morning fog.
   • Her voice pierced the noise of the crowd.

   Sinónimosbreak throughcut throughpenetrate