Agujero (en. Hole)

/aɡuˈxeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: An opening or cavity in a surface.

Example sentence: There is a hole in the wall.

Hay un agujero en la pared.

Definition: An empty space in something full or compact.

Example sentence: The ground has a deep hole.

El terreno tiene un agujero profundo.

Definition: A hole made by a sharp or pointed object.

Example sentence: The mouse made a hole in the bag.

El ratón hizo un agujero en la bolsa.

Etymology: From Latin 'hŭlĭu', meaning 'pit' or 'hole'.

Phrase: black hole

Meaning: Region of space where gravity is so intense that nothing can escape.

agujero negro

Phrase: to get into a hole

Meaning: To enter into a difficult problem or situation.

meterse en un agujero

Phrase: ozone layer hole

Meaning: Area in the atmosphere where the ozone layer is depleted.

agujero de la capa ozono

Related word: shoelace

Description: A cord or strip used to tighten something.

agujeta

Related word: keyhole

Description: Opening in the door to insert the key.

agujero de cerradura

Related word: life's hole

Description: Expression referring to difficult or problematic situations.

agujero de la vida

Meaning: Complicated or problematic situation.

Example: I got into a hole trying to help my friend.

Me metí en un agujero tratando de ayudar a mi amigo.

Meaning: Lost money, especially in bets.

Example: After that bet, I have a hole in my wallet.

Después de esa apuesta, tengo un agujero en la billetera.