This is the 5670th most frequent Catalan word.
espinosa
"Espinosa" means "thorny" or "prickly" in English.
Here, 'espinosa' is used metaphorically to describe a challenging or difficult situation.
La situació política actual és molt espinosa.
The current political situation is very thorny.
In this sentence, 'espinosa' describes a physical characteristic of the plant.
Vam veure una planta espinosa al jardí.
We saw a thorny plant in the garden.
The word 'espinosa' here is used figuratively to describe a complex or sensitive decision.