perno de palanca
/peɾno de palanka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "toggle bolt" is translated into Spanish as perno de palanca.
A toggle bolt is a specialized fastener used to install heavy objects into hollow walls.
Did you know?
- While perno de palanca is the technical name, many Spanish speakers call these fasteners mariposas because the expanding wings resemble 'butterflies'.
- The word palanca descends from the Ancient Greek word phálanx, which could mean either a 'log' or a 'body of soldiers'.
- The word palanca is used metaphorically in Spanish to describe 'social leverage' or the 'connections' one uses to obtain professional favors.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are hanging a heavy picture in a room with drywall.
- SofíaEsta pared es hueca, Daniel.This wall is hollow, Daniel.
- DanielEntonces usemos un perno de palanca.Then let's use a toggle bolt.
- Sofía¿Tienes uno en la caja de herramientas?Do you have one in the toolbox?
- DanielSí, Sofía, tengo varios aquí.Yes, Sofía, I have several here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, palanca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
