Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

espetar

verb
/ɛs.pɛ.ˈtaɾ/
Definition
To pierce, to stab, or to poke something with a sharp object.
Examples
  • She decided to espetar the marshmallows on the sticks before roasting them over the campfire.
  • The chef will espetar the vegetables with a skewer for the barbecue.
Meaning
The act of penetrating or puncturing a material using a pointed instrument.
Synonyms
  • puncture
  • stab
  • pierce
  • prick
  • skewer