stab

• Sustantivo que designa una punzada o dolor agudo y repentino, una herida o golpe con un objeto punzante, o, de manera informal, cualquier intento o esfuerzo.

A noun referring to a sudden sharp feeling, a strong blow with a sharp pointed instrument, or informally, any attempt or effort.

1. Sudden sharp feelingB2formal

   A sudden, sharp, and often intense sensation, typically of pain or emotion.

   punzada repentina

   • A stab of pain shot through his leg.
   • She felt a stab of jealousy when she saw them together.
   • A sudden stab of guilt made him stop.

   Sinónimosflashpangprickspasmstingthrobtwinge

2. Knife attackB1formal

   A forceful thrust with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument.

   puñalada

   • The victim suffered a single stab to the chest.
   • He was arrested for a stab attack outside the bar.
   • The knife left a deep stab wound.

   Sinónimosjablungepokeprickthrust

3. Attempt or tryB2informal

   An informal term for any attempt or effort to do something.

   Intento

   • I'll have a stab at fixing the car myself.
   • She took a stab at solving the puzzle.
   • He made a stab at writing a novel.

   Sinónimosattemptbashcrackeffortgoshottrialtrywhack

• Verbo que denota la acción de clavar un objeto punzante en alguien o algo, a menudo con intención violenta.

A verb used to indicate the act of thrusting a pointed object into someone or something, often with violent intent.

1. To pierce with a pointed objectB1formal

   To thrust a sharp object, such as a knife, into someone or something.

   Apuñalar

   • The attacker stabbed the victim with a knife.
   • He accidentally stabbed his hand with a screwdriver.
   • She stabbed the piece of meat with a fork.

   Sinónimosimpalejablanceperforatepierceprickpuncturerun throughskewerstickthrusttransfix

2. To pierce or penetrateB1formal

   To cause a sharp object to enter something, often with force.

   apuñalar

   • The needle stabbed into his arm.
   • The thorn stabbed her finger as she picked the rose.
   • He stabbed the ground with a shovel.

   Sinónimosimpalejablancepenetratepiercepuncturerun throughskewerspearstickthrusttransfix

3. To thrust abruptlyB2informal

   To make a sudden, sharp movement with something pointed.

   clavar

   • He stabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
   • She stabbed the air with her pen to emphasize her point.
   • The dog stabbed its nose into the hole.

   Sinónimosdigjablungepokeprodstickthrust