taladro eléctrico
/taladɾo eleɡtɾiko/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for power drill is taladro eléctrico.
A power drill is a tool used for making holes in hard materials using an electric motor. While the full name refers to the electric version, people often simply say taladro to refer to a power drill because most modern tools of this type are electric.
What does it mean word for word?
The word taladro comes from the verb taladrar, which means to drill.
Which one should you use?
The term taladro eléctrico specifically identifies the tool as an electric drill. However, in many contexts, the shorter form taladro is used to mean power drill.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, a heavy-duty rotary hammer drill is specifically called a rotomartillo.
How do you pronounce it?
/taladɾo eleɡtɾiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb taladrar can be used figuratively to describe a sound that is piercing or irritating, like a drill in one's head.
- The word eléctrico shares a surprising connection to the word 'amber'. This is because the Ancient Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον, was believed to be the source of the word for electricity due to its static properties.
- While taladro is universal, some regions use the term atornillador specifically when the tool is being used as a power screwdriver rather than a drill.
Examples in context
- El carpintero utiliza el taladro eléctrico para perforar agujeros precisos.The carpenter uses the power drill to create precise holes.
- Necesito un taladro para arreglar la estantería.I need a power drill to fix the bookshelf.
- Necesito un taladro eléctrico para la pared.I need a power drill for the wall.
- ¿Dónde guardaste el taladro eléctrico?Where did you store the power drill?
- Este taladro eléctrico es muy potente.This power drill is very powerful.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are working on a home improvement project.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿tienes un taladro eléctrico?María, do you have a power drill?
- MaríaSí, está en la caja de herramientas.Yes, it is in the toolbox.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a hacer un agujero.Perfect, I am going to make a hole.
- MaríaTen cuidado con el taladro eléctrico.Be careful with the power drill.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eléctrico, taladro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
