agujeros
/ah-goo-HEH-rohs/
holes
Agujeros means "holes," like the many openings found in Swiss cheese.
agujeros(noun)
holes
?Physical openings
gaps
?Spaces or breaks
,openings
?General term for apertures
📝 In Action
Hay muchos agujeros en esta carretera, ¡ten cuidado!
A1There are many holes in this road, be careful!
Necesito parchar los agujeros de mis calcetines viejos.
A2I need to patch the holes in my old socks.
Los ratones hicieron agujeros pequeños en la pared.
A2The mice made small holes in the wall.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Since 'agujero' (the singular form) ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. 'Agujeros' is the plural form, meaning you must use masculine plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'los agujeros grandes').
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing the Right 'Hole'
While 'agujero' is general, use 'hoyo' for deeper holes in the ground (like a pit), and 'hueco' for an empty space or cavity.
When referring to finances, agujeros means "deficits," visualizing money falling through a hole in the budget.
agujeros(noun)
deficits
?Financial shortfall
shortfalls
?Lack of necessary funds
,gaps
?Missing amounts
📝 In Action
El nuevo plan económico intenta reducir los agujeros fiscales del país.
C1The new economic plan attempts to reduce the country's fiscal deficits (financial holes).
Tenemos que cubrir los agujeros en el presupuesto antes de fin de año.
C1We have to cover the shortfalls in the budget before the end of the year.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
In this context, 'agujeros' is a metaphor. Think of money leaking out or a gap where money should be, hence the 'hole' analogy for a financial shortfall.
Agujeros can also mean "loopholes," representing a small flaw or gap in a restrictive system or rule.
agujeros(noun)
loopholes
?Legal/logical flaws
flaws
?Weaknesses
,gaps
?Missing pieces of information
📝 In Action
Los abogados encontraron varios agujeros en la nueva ley.
B2The lawyers found several loopholes (flaws) in the new law.
La teoría tiene algunos agujeros que la hacen vulnerable a la crítica.
B2The theory has some flaws (holes) that make it vulnerable to criticism.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'Mistakes'
Mistake: "Using 'agujeros' to mean simple errors in homework."
Correction: Use 'errores' or 'fallos' for simple mistakes. 'Agujeros' usually refers to structural weaknesses or gaps in a system, argument, or law.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agujeros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'agujeros' in its most common, literal sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'agujeros' the same as 'hoyos'?
'Agujeros' is a general term for any hole or opening. 'Hoyos' specifically refers to deeper holes in the ground, like a pit, or a large, gaping hole. If you dig a small hole with a stick, it's an 'agujero'; if you dig a deep pit, it's an 'hoyo'.
How do I remember the gender of 'agujeros'?
Since the singular form 'agujero' ends in -o, it is almost always masculine. Remember: 'Los agujeros' (The holes). Most nouns ending in -o are masculine in Spanish.