What is the Spanish word for "lever"?

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

English

lever

Spanish

palanca

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Alternative translations of "lever"

manivela
palanquilla
palet
barra

Examples of how to use "lever" in Spanish

English
Pull this lever to start the machine.
Spanish
Tira de esta palanca para poner en marcha la máquina.
English
She pulled the lever to open the gate.
Spanish
Ella tiró de la palanca para abrir la puerta.
English
The lever on the machine is rusty today.
Spanish
La palanca de la máquina está oxidada hoy.
English
He used a lever to lift the heavy box.
Spanish
Él usó una palanca para levantar la caja pesada.
English
Push the lever gently and wait a moment.
Spanish
Empuja la palanca suavemente y espera un momento.

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