English–Spanish

“lathe” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoɾno/

Example

En el taller hay un torno nuevo.

There is a new lathe in the workshop.

Illustration for torno (lathe)

How to say “lathe” in Spanish

“Lathe” in Spanish is torno.

Industrial machine that rotates a piece to be cut into shape by a fixed tool.

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

Example sentences with torno

Mi padre tiene un torno en el garaje y me enseñó a usarlo.

My father has a lathe in the garage and taught me how to use it.

Tips for using torno

  • The verb tornear refers to shaping something on a lathe, so tornear often appears when texts describe work done with a torno.

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