What is the Spanish word for "bolt"?

Learn how to say "bolt" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

bolt

Spanish

perno

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Alternative translations of "bolt"

cerrojo
rayo
destello

Examples of how to use "bolt" in Spanish

English
I need a bolt for this screw.
Spanish
Necesito un perno para este tornillo.
English
He tightened the bolt with a wrench.
Spanish
Apretó el perno con una llave.
English
A bolt of lightning lit the sky.
Spanish
Un rayo iluminó el cielo.
English
She held the bolt to secure the door.
Spanish
Ella sostuvo el perno para asegurar la puerta.
English
The machine stopped because of a loose bolt.
Spanish
La máquina se detuvo por un perno suelto.

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