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How to Say "loopholes" in Spanish

The Spanish word forloopholesis agujerosB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
Legal/logical flaws
A small, cheerful figure easily stepping through a tiny, unnoticed hole at the base of a very tall, restrictive brick wall.

Examples

Los abogados encontraron varios agujeros en la nueva ley.

The lawyers found several loopholes (flaws) in the new law.

La teoría tiene algunos agujeros que la hacen vulnerable a la crítica.

The theory has some flaws (holes) that make it vulnerable to criticism.

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.

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