punción

This is the 13293rd most frequent Spanish word.


punción

"Punción" refers to a puncture or perforation made with a sharp instrument, often for medical or diagnostic purposes.


In this sentence, 'punción' refers to a medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle or similar tool to extract or inject fluids or substances.

El doctor realizó una punción para extraer líquido del abdomen del paciente.

The doctor performed a puncture to extract fluid from the patient's abdomen.


Here, 'punción' describes a situation where an object (such as a nail) has caused damage by penetrating and creating a hole in the tire.

La punción en la llanta del coche la dejó completamente desinflada.

The puncture on the car's tire left it completely deflated.


In this example, 'punción' is used metaphorically to describe a sharp sensation or feeling experienced, such as a pang or stab of pain.

El joven sintió una punción de dolor en el pecho tras el ejercicio intenso.

The young man felt a prick of pain in his chest after intense exercise.