incrustarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/inkrus'taɾse/

Usage

The word "incrustarse" is used in the Spanish language, primarily in an oral context. It is not an extremely common word but is used in everyday conversations.

Examples

1. Spanish: Se debe tener cuidado con la arena para que no se incruste en los zapatos. English: Care should be taken with the sand so it doesn't get embedded in the shoes.

2. Spanish: El hueso se incrustó en la carne y le causó mucho dolor. English: The bone embedded itself in the flesh and caused a lot of pain.

Idiomatic Expressions

1. Incrustarse en la memoria - Spanish: Esa imagen se ha incrustado en mi memoria. English: That image has embedded itself in my memory.

2. Incrustarse en la piel - Spanish: Después de la pelea, las espinas se le incrustaron en la piel. English: After the fight, the thorns embedded themselves in his skin.

Etymology

The word "incrustarse" comes from the Latin word "incrustare," which is a combination of "in" (in) and "crusta" (crust).

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: adentrarse, introducirse, hundirse Antonyms: desincrustar, sacar, quitar

By using idiomatic expressions, "incrustarse" can take on different nuances and meanings in Spanish, enriching the language with vivid and expressive phrases.