Agujeros (en. Holes)

/aɣuˈxeɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Openings or perforations in an object.
The holes in the fabric allow air to pass through.
Los agujeros en la tela permiten que el aire pase.
Empty or hollow spaces in structures.
There are holes in the walls of the house.
Hay agujeros en las paredes de la casa.
The result of an impact or force that creates an opening.
The gunshot left holes in the wall.
El disparo dejó agujeros en la pared.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aqualaris', referring to something that has holes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black hole
Region of space from which nothing can escape.
agujero negro
hole in the ozone layer
Damaged area in the atmosphere that allows harmful solar radiation to enter.
agujero en la capa de ozono
security hole
Vulnerability in a system that can be exploited.
agujero de la seguridad

Related Words

to hole
Creating multiple holes in an object.
agujerear
bullet hole
Perforation caused by a projectile.
agujero de bala
wormhole
Concept in astrophysics that describes a tunnel through space-time.
agujero de gusano

Slang Meanings

Description of something that has a lot of space or emptiness.
That place is full of holes, it looks like Swiss cheese.
Ese lugar está lleno de agujeros, parece un queso suizo.
Reference to problems or lack of solidity.
The idea has so many holes that I don't think it will work.
La idea tiene tantos agujeros que no creo que funcione.