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pierce in Spanish

pierce in Spanish is agujerear, punzonar, perforar — pierce means to make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.

pierce in Spanish

agujerear
verb
punzonar
verb
perforar
verb
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
pinchar
verb
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
horadar
verb
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
compungir
verb
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
espichar
verb
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
horacar
verb
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.

What does "pierce" mean?

  1. verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
    "Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it."
  2. verb To affect someone deeply or reach the heart of a matter.
    "A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter."
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pierce in a sentence

  • Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it.
  • The needle pierced her skin for the earring.
  • A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter.
  • The speaker's honest question pierced the vagueness and exposed the real problem.

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What is "pierce" in Spanish?
"pierce" in Spanish is agujerear, punzonar, perforar. pierce means: To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
How do you use "pierce" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it." In Spanish, "pierce" is agujerear, punzonar, perforar.
Are there other ways to say "pierce" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "pierce": agujerear, punzonar, perforar, pinchar, horadar, compungir.
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