stitch

• Punto o lazo que se hace con una aguja e hilo al coser, tejer o bordar, o un dolor agudo y repentino, generalmente en el costado, a menudo causado por un esfuerzo físico.

A noun referring to a loop or link made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or embroidery, or a sudden sharp pain, typically in the side, often caused by exercise.

1. Loop in sewing or knittingA2formal

   A single loop or knot of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or embroidery.

   Puntada en costura o tejido

   • She made a small stitch to mend the tear.
   • The sweater has a dropped stitch near the collar.
   • He learned how to do a basic stitch in embroidery class.

   Sinónimosloopsuture

2. B1informal

   A sudden, sharp pain in the side of the body, often caused by running or vigorous exercise.

   Dolor en el costado

   • I got a stitch in my side after running for ten minutes.
   • He had to stop jogging because of a painful stitch.
   • Drinking water before exercise can help prevent a stitch.

   Sinónimoscramp

• Verbo que designa la acción de unir o reparar algo mediante puntadas, generalmente en costura o medicina.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or repairing something with stitches, typically in sewing or medical contexts.

1. Sew or fastenA2formal

   To join or fasten fabric, cloth, or other materials together using a needle and thread.

   Coser o fijar con puntadas

   • She stitched the torn sleeve back together.
   • He carefully stitched the button onto his shirt.
   • The tailor stitched the hem of the dress.

   Sinónimosbastedarnhemneedleseamsewsuturetack

   Antónimosripseparatetear

2. B1formal

   To close a wound or incision using surgical thread or staples.

   suturar

   • The doctor stitched the cut on his arm.
   • The wound needed to be stitched to stop the bleeding.
   • She had to get her finger stitched after the accident.

   Sinónimosclosesuture

3. Create or repair by sewingB1informal

   To make or mend something by sewing, often as a hobby or craft.

   coser

   • She enjoys stitching quilts in her free time.
   • He stitched a patch onto his jeans.
   • They stitched together a beautiful tapestry.

   Sinónimosdarnmendpatchrepairseamsew