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having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
Example
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.
Example
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.
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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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