Taladro is a noun.
/talˈaðɾo/
The word taladro primarily refers to a tool used for making holes in a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. In a medical context, it may refer to a drill used in operations or procedures to create openings in bones or other tissues. In a more general context, it may also refer to a technique or process of penetrating through an object.
In everyday use, taladro is frequently used in both oral and written forms, particularly in discussions about construction, DIY projects, machinery, and some medical procedures. Its frequency of use could be considered common, especially in contexts related to tools and engineering.
El taladro es una herramienta esencial en cualquier hogar.
The drill is an essential tool in any home.
El dentista utilizó un taladro para limpiar la caries.
The dentist used a drill to clean the cavity.
Antes de perforar, verifica si el taladro tiene suficiente batería.
Before drilling, check if the drill has enough battery.
While taladro is not commonly found in fixed idiomatic expressions, it can be used in some colloquial phrases, especially when emphasizing repetitive action or persistence.
No seas un taladro, hazlo con cuidado.
Don't be a drill, do it carefully.
Esa discusión fue un taladro, no hay para qué seguir.
That discussion was a bore; there's no need to keep going.
Te está taladrando con sus preguntas.
He is drilling you with his questions.
The term taladro originates from the Latin word tala, talatum, which means to pierce or bore. Over time, it evolved into the Spanish term used today to refer specifically to the tool used for boring holes.
Synonyms: - Perforadora (perforator) - Barrena (auger)
Antonyms: - Tapón (stopper, plug) - Sellador (sealer)