English–Spanish
“sharp” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɣuðo/
Example
El cuchillo es agudo.
The knife is sharp.
How to say “sharp” in Spanish
“Sharp” in Spanish is agudo.
A narrow spike on a pain chart showing a sudden intense sting.
Example sentences with agudo
Escuché un sonido agudo en el concierto.
I heard a high-pitched sound at the concert.
Tips for using agudo
- In sound contexts agudo means high-pitched (opposite grave), and in medical use dolor agudo indicates sudden or severe pain rather than a long-lasting ache.
Other Spanish words for “sharp”
Ten cuidado: la aguja está puntiaguda.
Be careful: the needle is sharp.