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to puncture
01
pinchar, perforar
to cause a sudden loss of air or pressure in something, such as a tire or inflatable object
Transitive: to puncture an inflatable object
Ejemplos
She accidentally punctured the inflatable pool toy with a sharp stick, causing it to lose air.
Ella accidentalmente pinchó el juguete inflable de la piscina con un palo afilado, haciendo que perdiera aire.
02
perforar, pinchar
to pierce or penetrate something with a sharp object
Transitive: to puncture sth
Ejemplos
She punctured the fruit's skin with a fork to check its ripeness.
Ella perforó la piel de la fruta con un tenedor para comprobar su madurez.
03
pinchar, perforar
to suffer a small hole or opening
Intransitive
Ejemplos
His shoe deflated quickly after it punctured on a rusty nail.
Su zapato se desinfló rápidamente después de pincharse con un clavo oxidado.
04
pinchar, desinflar
to unexpectedly deflate or diminish a mood, feeling, or atmosphere
Transitive: to puncture a mood or feeling
Ejemplos
The sudden downpour punctured our excitement for the outdoor concert.
El repentino aguacero pinchó nuestra emoción por el concierto al aire libre.
05
perforar, pinchar
to create a hole or opening by piercing something with a sharp object
Transitive: to puncture a hole in sth
Ejemplos
He used a drill to puncture a hole in the metal sheet for ventilation.
Usó un taladro para perforar un agujero en la lámina de metal para ventilación.
Puncture
01
perforación, pinchazo
the act of puncturing or perforating
02
pinchazo, perforación
a small hole made by a sharp object
03
pinchazo, perforación
a small hole or tear in a tire caused by a sharp object
Ejemplos
A puncture can lead to gradual loss of air pressure.
Un pinchazo puede provocar una pérdida gradual de presión de aire.
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