How to Say "orifice" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “orifice” is “orificio” — B1 level.
Examples
El agua sale por un pequeño orificio en la base.
The water comes out through a small opening at the base.
Limpió el orificio de la cerradura con aire comprimido.
He cleaned the keyhole opening with compressed air.
El cirujano examinó el orificio nasal del paciente.
The surgeon examined the patient's nostril (nasal opening).
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', which is common for masculine words, remember to always use 'el' or 'un'. It never changes to 'orificia'.
Orificio vs. Agujero
Use 'orificio' when you want to sound more precise or technical. 'Agujero' is the everyday word you would use for a hole in your sock or a hole in the ground.
The 'H' Trap
Mistake: “horificio”
Correction: orificio
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