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