taladro
/taˈladɾo/
The Spanish word for drill tool is taladro.
taladro refers to the power tool itself. If you want to specify an electric drill, you can use the phrase taladro eléctrico. To specify a handheld drill, you can use the phrase taladro de mano.
Which one should you use?
While taladro is the tool, do not confuse it with broca, which refers specifically to the drill bit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of taladro is taladros.
How do you pronounce it?
/taˈladɾo/
Did you know?
- The word taladro may have roots in Proto-Celtic rather than Latin, suggesting the name for this tool was spread by ancient seafaring or migrating peoples.
- The verb taladrar is used metaphorically to describe a sound that is piercing or irritating. This mirrors the way English speakers use 'drill' to describe a persistent or painful feeling.
- You might encounter the word trépano instead of taladro in specialized settings. This archaic term is typically reserved for use by surgeons or archaeologists.
Examples in context
- Mi papá necesita comprar un taladro nuevo.My dad needs to buy a new drill tool.
- Tengo un taladro BoschI have a Bosch drill tool
- Necesito un taladro para colgar este cuadro.I need a drill to hang this picture.
- El taladro nuevo tiene mucha potencia.The new drill has a lot of power.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el taladro eléctrico?Where did you leave the electric drill?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are working on a home improvement project in the living room.
- Mateo¿Tienes un taladro para la pared?Do you have a drill for the wall?
- ElenaSí, lo tengo en la caja de herramientas.Yes, I have it in the toolbox.
- MateoPerfecto, pásamelo cuando puedas.Perfect, pass it to me when you can.
- ElenaClaro, aquí tienes el taladro.Sure, here is the drill.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry taladro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries taladro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
