How to Say "Hex Nut" in Spanish

tuerca hexagonal

/tweɾka eɡsaɡonal/from spelling rules

A hex nut in Spanish is tuerca hexagonal.

The phrase refers to a six-sided metal fastener used to tighten a bolt.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of tuerca (nut) and hexagonal (hexagonal).

While tuerca hexagonal is the standard term, you can also use the descriptive alternative tuerca de seis caras, which means "six-sided nut".

In many Latin American countries, the term tuerca hexagonal is commonly used.

To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in tuercas hexagonales.

/tweɾka eɡsaɡonal/

In some regions, the word tuerca is used as a 'minced oath' in Mexico to avoid saying verga, a vulgar term for 'penis'.

En el almacén, necesito una tuerca hexagonal para este tornillo.
In the hardware store, I need a hex nut for this screw.
Por favor, ¿puede mostrarme las tuercas de cabeza hexagonal más pequeñas que tiene?
Could you please show me the smallest hex nuts you have?
Necesito una tuerca de seis lados para asegurar esta pieza.
I need a nut with six sides to secure this part.
Necesito una tuerca hexagonal para este tornillo.
I need a hex nut for this bolt.
La tuerca hexagonal está oxidada.
The hex nut is rusty.
Busca la tuerca hexagonal en la caja de herramientas.
Look for the hex nut in the toolbox.

Javier is fixing a broken shelf in the garage.

María

¿Encontraste la tuerca hexagonal, Javier?
Did you find the hex nut, Javier?
Javier

Sí, la tengo aquí en la mano.
Yes, I have it here in my hand.
María

Perfecto, aprieta el tornillo con cuidado.
Perfect, tighten the screw carefully.
Javier

Está bien, ya casi termino.
Okay, I'm almost finished.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries tuerca, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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