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aguja
needle
The Spanish word 'aguja' translates to 'needle' in English. It refers to a very fine tool with a hole at one end and a sharp point at the other, typically used for sewing. Needles can be used to pass thread through cloth for the purpose of sewing or can also be used in medical scenarios to inject or extract fluids.
Example sentences using: aguja
He perdido mi aguja de coser.
I have lost my sewing needle.
The speaker is using 'aguja' in the context of sewing, indicating that they've lost a needle they use for that purpose.
El médico usó una aguja para extraer sangre.
The doctor used a needle to draw blood.
In this example, 'aguja' is being used in a medical context, specifically referring to a needle used to draw blood.
La aguja de la brújula señala al norte.
The compass needle points north.
Here, 'aguja' is used within the context of directions, referring to the needle in a compass.