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Goad
01
aguijada, picana
a pointy instrument used to prod animals into motion, especially in farming or herding
Ejemplos
The herder tapped the cattle with a goad to keep them moving.
El pastor golpeó al ganado con un aguijada para mantenerlos en movimiento.
02
aguijón, provocación
a remark that urges or challenges someone to act, by irritating or daring them
Ejemplos
The coach 's words served as a powerful goad before the match.
Las palabras del entrenador sirvieron como un poderoso estímulo antes del partido.
to goad
01
aguijonear, estimular
to strategically and persistently encourage or stimulate someone
Transitive: to goad sb
Ditransitive: to goad sb to do sth
Ejemplos
The teacher used positive reinforcement to goad the students into participating in class discussions.
El profesor utilizó el refuerzo positivo para incitar a los estudiantes a participar en los debates de clase.
02
picar
to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
Transitive: to goad sb
Ejemplos
The political commentator would goad his opponents with sharp remarks during televised debates.
El comentarista político provocaba a sus oponentes con comentarios agudos durante los debates televisados.
03
aguijonear, estimular
to drive or prod an animal, typically cattle or livestock, using a spiked stick or pointed instrument
Transitive: to goad animals
Ejemplos
The cattle driver needed to goad the stubborn bull through the gate with a sharp-pointed prod.
El conductor de ganado necesitaba aguijonear al toro obstinado a través de la puerta con un aguijón puntiagudo.
