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    Hoyos (en. Holes)

    /ˈojos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Opening or cavity in the ground or another material.
    The gardener found several holes in the ground.
    El jardinero encontró varios hoyos en el suelo.
    Space or place where one can fall or introduce something.
    Be careful with the potholes in the road.
    Ten cuidado con los hoyos en la carretera.
    Defect or imperfection on a surface.
    The holes in the wall need to be repaired.
    Los hoyos en la pared deben ser reparados.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish, related to 'hoyo', which comes from Latin 'cavus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    potholes in the road
    Referring to imperfections in the road that can cause accidents.
    hoyos en la carretera
    to get into a hole
    To enter a difficult or compromising situation.
    meterse en un hoyo
    to make holes
    To cause problems or discord.
    hacer hoyos

    Related Words

    hole
    Opening or cavity, singular of 'hoyos'.
    hoyo
    digging
    The act of digging or making holes.
    cavadura
    well
    Deep cavity, usually filled with water.
    pozo

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to problems or difficult situations.
    That decision is going to land you in holes.
    Esa decisión te va a meter en hoyos.
    Used as a synonym for drunk or in trouble.
    After the party, he came home in holes.
    Después de la fiesta, él llegó a casa en hoyos.