pungent
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/ˈpəndʒənt/
British pronunciation
/pˈʌnd‍ʒənt/

Definición y Significado de "pungent"

pungent
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acre

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
pungent definition and meaning
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The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.
He wrinkled his nose at the pungent smell of the cheese left out on the counter.
02

cáustico

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality
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The pungent thorns of the rose bush were capable of wounding anyone who tried to pick the flowers.
Las espinas agudas del rosal eran capaces de herir a cualquiera que intentara recoger las flores.
The pungent spikes on the pufferfish are not only sharp but also venomous, making them dangerous.
Los picos agudos del pez globo no solo son afilados sino también venenosos, lo que los hace peligrosos.
03

acerado, destemplado

having a sharp, biting quality that is often harsh or severe in tone, especially in speech or criticism
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Her pungent critique of the proposal left the team feeling disheartened and defensive.
Su crítica acerada de la propuesta dejó al equipo sintiéndose desanimado y a la defensiva.
The article was filled with pungent remarks about the politician's controversial policies.
El artículo estaba lleno de comentarios destemplados sobre las políticas controvertidas del político.
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