perforación
“perforación” means “drilling” in Spanish (the process of boring into the ground or a surface).
drilling, piercing
Also: puncture, boring
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La perforación del pozo petrolero llevará tres semanas.
B1The drilling of the oil well will take three weeks.
Ella tiene una perforación en la nariz.
A2She has a piercing in her nose.
El médico detectó una pequeña perforación en el tímpano.
B2The doctor detected a small puncture in the eardrum.
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Words that translate to "perforación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: perforación
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Which of these is the correct plural form of 'perforación'?
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From the Latin 'perforatio', which combines 'per' (through) and 'forare' (to bore or pierce).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'perforación' different from 'agujero'?
Yes. 'Agujero' is a general word for any hole. 'Perforación' usually implies the *act* of making the hole or a hole made specifically by drilling or piercing.
Can I use 'perforación' for a hole in my clothes?
Usually, for clothes, we use 'agujero' or 'roto'. 'Perforación' sounds very technical or intentional, like it was done with a machine.
Do I need to use the accent mark?
Yes, in the singular form (perforación), the accent on the 'o' is required to show the stress is at the end of the word.