hendiduras
/endiduɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "slits" is translated into Spanish as hendiduras.
hendiduras refers to long, narrow cuts or openings in a surface. You may also use synonyms such as aberturas to mean openings or ranuras to specifically refer to slots.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may use cortes to express the concept of slits. Additionally, in some regions of Spain, aberturas is used to express the same idea.
How do you pronounce it?
/endiduɾas/
Did you know?
- The word hendidura comes from the verb hendir, which describes the act of splitting something with a sharp blow, such as an axe.
- The term hendidura can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a 'rift' or 'gap' in an argument or a logical theory, much like a 'crack' in a story.
- The word ranura is the specific term used for the 'slit' or 'slot' on a coin-operated machine or a vending machine.
Examples in context
- Las rajas en el papel permiten ver el contenidoThe slits in the paper allow you to see the content
- El vestido tenía un corte en la faldaThe dress had a slit in the skirt
- Las hendiduras en la pared permitían que la luz entraraThe slits in the wall allowed the light to come in
- Hay unas hendiduras en la madera.There are some slits in the wood.
- Las hendiduras de la pared son profundas.The slits in the wall are deep.
- Cuidado con esas hendiduras en el suelo.Watch out for those slits in the floor.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are preparing a craft project.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿dónde pongo las hendiduras?Daniel, where do I put the slits?
- DanielHaz las hendiduras en los bordes del cartón.Make the slits on the edges of the cardboard.
- Sofía¿Deben ser muy profundas?Should they be very deep?
- DanielNo, solo un poco para que encajen.No, just a little so they fit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
