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“gap” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsobrecha · resquicio · disparidad

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈweko/

Example

La luz entra por el hueco de la puerta.

The light comes in through the gap in the door.

Illustration for hueco (gap)

How to say “gap” in Spanish

“Gap” in Spanish is hueco.

A void or unfilled interval in a thing, from a physical hole to an empty slot in a timetable.

Full entry for hueco: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hueco

Necesito buscar un hueco para llamar al médico.

I need to find time to call the doctor.

Tips for using hueco

  • The verb phrase 'hacer hueco en la agenda' means to make room in a schedule, reflecting hueco's frequent use for available time as well as physical cavities.

Other Spanish words for “gap”

Hay una brecha entre generaciones.

There is a gap between generations.

El viento entra por el resquicio de la puerta.

The wind comes in through the gap in the door.

La disparidad entre ricos y pobres es evidente.

The gap between the rich and the poor is evident.

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