broca
/ˈbɾoka/feminine
The Spanish word for drill bit is broca.
The term refers to any cutter used in similar way.
Meaning: any cutter used in similar way (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of broca is brocas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɾoka/
Did you know?
- In many parts of Latin America, you will hear mecha used instead of broca. While mecha usually means 'fuse' or 'candle wick' in other contexts, in a hardware store it refers to a drill bit.
- The word broca is actually a Catalan loanword that entered the Spanish vocabulary.
- While broca describes the tool, the verb for drilling is taladrar. This verb comes from taladro, a word that shares no linguistic root with broca.
Examples in context
- Puedes encontrar una amplia selección de brocas en la ferretería.You can find a wide variety of drill bits at the hardware store.
- La barrena para taladro que compré está diseñada para perforar madera.The drill bit I purchased is designed for drilling into wood.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir una buena mecha para mi taladro?Where can I get a good drill bit for my drill?
- Estos proyectos requieren distintas puntas de perforación según el material que estemos trabajando.These projects require different drill bits depending on the material we're working with.
- Necesito una broca de metal para este trabajo.I need a metal drill bit for this job.
- Necesito una broca para metal.I need a metal drill bit.
- La broca se ha roto.The drill bit broke.
- Busca la broca en la caja.Look for the drill bit in the box.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are working on a DIY project at home.
- Lucía¿Tienes una broca nueva?Do you have a new drill bit?
- DanielSí, la tengo en el taller.Yes, I have it in the workshop.
- LucíaTráela, por favor, Daniel.Bring it, please, Daniel.
- DanielAhora mismo la llevo.I'll bring it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drill bit” translations and entries broca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries broca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
