stick (English): Spanish definition

NOUN (1)

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rama literal / vara literal / palo literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The general concept of 'stick' can vary widely in context, making it hard to pinpoint a single direct translation.)

Synonyms branch , rod , wand

Antonyms space

A thin piece of wood, often broken or cut from a tree or bush, or a long, thin object made of other material.

plural
sticks

He picked up a stick from the ground to throw for the dog. — Refers to a piece of wood.
The wizard waved his magic stick to cast a spell. — Refers to a wand, a long thin object.
They used a long stick to stir the paint. — Refers to a tool.

VERB (1)

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adherir literal / pegar literal / unir literal / concept sentence untranslatable (This verb can entail several broader contexts, but there's no single term that encapsulates all uses of 'stick' as a verb.)

Synonyms adhere , attach , cling

Antonyms detach

To attach or adhere something to a surface, often using an adhesive substance, or to become fixed in a position and unable to move.

irregular

past	present_participle
stuck	sticking

Please stick the stamp firmly onto the envelope. — Attaching with adhesive.
The chewing gum got stuck to the bottom of my shoe. — Becoming fixed or adhered.
The car got stuck in the mud and couldn't move. — Becoming unable to move.

ADJ (1)

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adhesivo literal / pegajoso literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The adjective 'stick' may have specific contexts that don't directly correlate with a single Spanish adjective.)

Synonyms adhesive , tacky

Antonyms slippery

Having the quality of adhering to surfaces; adhesive or tacky.

The tape felt very stick and held the two pieces together. — Describing the adhesive quality of tape.
After drying, the paint was still a little stick to the touch. — Describing a tacky surface.