What is the Spanish word for "nail"?

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

English

nail

Spanish

uña

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Alternative translations of "nail"

clavo

Examples of how to use "nail" in Spanish

English
I have a broken finger nail.
Spanish
Tengo una uña rota.
English
Use a hammer to drive the nail.
Spanish
Usa un martillo para clavar el clavo.
English
He bent the nail by accident.
Spanish
Él dobló el clavo por accidente.
English
Place one nail in each corner.
Spanish
Coloca un clavo en cada esquina.
English
This nail is too short.
Spanish
Este clavo es demasiado corto.

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I have a broken finger nail.

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