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    Tonillo (en. Tone)

    /toˈni.ʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A tonillo is a type of screw used in mechanical assemblies.
    The tonillo broke and had to be replaced.
    El tonillo se rompió y tuvo que ser reemplazado.
    It also refers to a small screw, often used in electronic devices.
    We need a smaller tonillo to finish the device repair.
    Necesitamos un tonillo más pequeño para terminar la reparación del dispositivo.
    In some regions, it can be used to refer to any type of screw in a general sense.
    I am going to the hardware store to buy tonillos for the furniture.
    Voy a la ferretería a comprar tonillos para el mueble.

    Etymology

    The word tonillo comes from the old Spanish 'tonellum', which refers to a small screw.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tighten a tonillo
    Reinforcement of a structure or assembly.
    apretar un tonillo
    loosen a tonillo
    Undo a joining or adjustment.
    soltar un tonillo

    Related Words

    screw
    A metal element shaped like a helix that is used to join pieces.
    tornillo
    nut
    An element used together with a screw or tonillo to complete a fastening.
    tuerca
    machine
    A set of elements that perform a specific job or function.
    máquina

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it can be used colloquially to refer to a small problem.
    That tonillo is just a small inconvenience, don't worry.
    Ese tonillo es solo un pequeño inconveniente, no te preocupes.
    It can also refer to the tension of situations, as in 'don't worry, it's just a tonillo.'
    When the problem arose, I told him it was just a tonillo.
    Cuando se presentó el problema, le dije que era solo un tonillo.