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    Perforado (en. Perforated)

    /peɾfoˈɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to an object that has holes or perforations.
    Perforated material is frequently used in construction.
    El material perforado se utiliza frecuentemente en la construcción.
    That is pierced by some process.
    The sheet of paper is perforated to be organized in folders.
    La hoja de papel está perforada para ser organizada en carpetas.
    Used in the context of music to describe a type of score.
    The perforated disc allows the sound to be heard more clearly.
    El disco perforado permite que el sonido se escuche más claramente.

    Etymology

    From the verb perforar, which comes from the Latin 'perforare', meaning to make holes.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perforated in the center
    That has a hole in the middle.
    perforado en el centro
    perforated paper
    Paper that has holes for binding.
    papel perforado

    Related Words

    to perforate
    To make a hole in a surface.
    perforar
    hole
    Opening or void in an object.
    agujero

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, 'perforated' can refer to a person who has made a mistake.
    That guy is perforated for not having arrived on time.
    Ese tipo está perforado por no haber llegado a tiempo.
    It is also used to describe something that has been criticized or verbally attacked.
    The project was perforated by the experts during the meeting.
    El proyecto fue perforado por los expertos durante la reunión.