English–Spanish
“screw on” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/enrosˈkaɾ/
Example
¿Puedes enroscar la tapa del frasco?
Can you screw on the lid of the jar?
How to say “screw on” in Spanish
“Screw on” in Spanish is enroscar.
Turning a threaded jar lid onto the jar until its threads engage.
Example sentences with enroscar
Si está floja, tienes que enroscar la tapa hasta que no gire.
If the lid is loose, you have to screw it on until it doesn't turn.
Tips for using enroscar
- Enroscar is used for closing or joining by screwing parts together, unlike apretar which means to press or tighten and atornillar which emphasizes fastening with a screw and driver.