How to Say "blasting cap" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “blasting cap” is “detonador” — B2 level.
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nounB2
technical term for an explosive starter
Examples
El experto conectó el detonador a la carga de dinamita.
The expert connected the detonator to the dynamite charge.
Encontraron un detonador remoto en la zona de construcción.
They found a remote detonator in the construction zone.
Nunca toques un detonador si lo encuentras en el suelo.
Never touch a detonator if you find one on the ground.
Gender and Endings
Words ending in -dor that refer to objects are almost always masculine, like 'el detonador' or 'el ordenador'.
Detonador vs. Gatillo
Mistake: “Using 'detonador' for a gun's trigger.”
Correction: Use 'gatillo' for a physical gun trigger. 'Detonador' is for the explosive device itself.
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