English–Spanish
“drill” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾfoˈɾaɾ/
Example
Necesitamos perforar un agujero aquí.
We need to drill a hole here.
How to say “drill” in Spanish
“Drill” in Spanish is perforar.
Making a hole that fully penetrates a surface using a tool.
Example sentences with perforar
Antes de colgar el cuadro, debes perforar la pared con cuidado.
Before hanging the picture, you should drill the wall carefully.
Tips for using perforar
- Perforar emphasizes the finished through-hole rather than just the act of drilling, and Spanish speakers often prefer taladrar for the action of using a drill and hacer un agujero in casual speech.