wrench in Spanish

wrench in Spanish is tirón, llave, llave de tuerca — wrench means uS: a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, or pipes; called a spanner in British English.

wrench in Spanish

tirón

noun

A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug. [from 16th c.]

llave

noun

(US, Canada, Philippines) A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes. [from 18th c.]

llave de tuerca

noun

(US, Canada, Philippines) A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes. [from 18th c.]

llave inglesa

noun

(US, Canada, Philippines) A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes. [from 18th c.]

What does "wrench" mean?

noun US: a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, or pipes; called a spanner in British English.
"He grabbed a wrench from the toolbox to tighten the bolt."
noun A sudden painful twist or pull, often figurative, describing an emotional wrench of separation.
"Leaving her childhood home was an emotional wrench."
verb To pull or twist something suddenly and violently.
"She wrenched the door open before it could lock again."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wrench in a sentence

He grabbed a wrench from the toolbox to tighten the bolt.
Leaving her childhood home was an emotional wrench.
She wrenched the door open before it could lock again.
He wrenched his knee jumping off the wall.

Similar words in Spanish

pull spanner sprain turn wring

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wrench" in Spanish?

"wrench" in Spanish is tirón, llave, llave de tuerca. wrench means: US: a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, or pipes; called a spanner in British English.

How do you use "wrench" in a sentence?

Example: "He grabbed a wrench from the toolbox to tighten the bolt." In Spanish, "wrench" is tirón, llave, llave de tuerca.

Are there other ways to say "wrench" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "wrench": tirón, llave, llave de tuerca, llave inglesa.

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