pernos
/peɾnos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bolts" is translated into Spanish as pernos.
The term refers to metal pins used with nuts to fasten parts together. To complete a fastening set, the companion part used with a perno is called a tuerca.
Which one should you use?
While perno refers to a bolt used with a nut, tornillo is used for a screw that is driven directly into a material.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is perno. The plural masculine form for bolts is los pernos.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾnos/
Did you know?
- Some mechanics in Spain use the word espárrago, which means 'asparagus', to describe a specific type of headless threaded bolt.
- The term perno de seguridad refers to a shear bolt designed to break under pressure to protect a machine from further damage.
- The word tuerca for the nut that pairs with a perno is derived from the verb tuercer, meaning to twist or warp.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo encontrar los tornillos?Excuse me, where can I find the bolts?
- Necesito una caja de pernos para reparar la maquinaria.I need a box of bolts to repair the machinery.
- Necesito comprar varios pernos de acero.I need to buy several steel bolts.
- Los pernos de la máquina están sueltos.The machine's bolts are loose.
- Busca los pernos en la caja de herramientas.Look for the bolts in the toolbox.
Example conversation
Daniel is fixing a wooden shelf in the garage.
- Sofía¿Tienes los pernos para la estantería?Do you have the bolts for the shelf?
- DanielSí, los tengo aquí en la mano.Yes, I have them right here in my hand.
- SofíaPerfecto, pásamelos para terminar el trabajo.Perfect, pass them to me so I can finish the job.
- DanielAquí tienes, ten cuidado con ellos.Here you go, be careful with them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
