What is the Spanish word for "dig"?

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

English

dig

Spanish

cavar

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Alternative translations of "dig"

excavar
hurgar
pinchar
escavar

Examples of how to use "dig" in Spanish

English
My dog loves to dig holes in the yard.
Spanish
A mi perro le encanta cavar hoyos en el patio.
English
They dig a small hole in the yard.
Spanish
Ellos cavan un pequeño hoyo en el patio.
English
She dug for treasure near the tree.
Spanish
Ella cavó en busca de tesoro cerca del árbol.
English
He is digging a garden bed today.
Spanish
Él está cavando un lecho de jardín hoy.
English
We have dug up the old pipes.
Spanish
Hemos desenterrado las tuberías viejas.

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