How to Say "crater" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crater” is “hoyo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tuvimos que esquivar un hoyo enorme en la carretera.
We had to swerve to avoid an enormous hole in the road (pothole).
El perro estaba cavando un hoyo para esconder su hueso.
The dog was digging a hole to hide its bone.
Hay que tapar el hoyo antes de que alguien se caiga.
We must cover the hole before someone falls in.
Gender Check
Even though 'hoyo' ends in -o, remember it is a masculine word, so use 'el' (el hoyo) and masculine adjectives (un hoyo grande).
Hoyo vs. Agujero
Mistake: “Using 'hoyo' for a small hole, like a puncture.”
Correction: Use 'agujero' for small holes (like in paper or clothes). 'Hoyo' is typically reserved for holes in the ground or large depressions.
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