What is the Spanish word for "pierce"?

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

English

pierce

Spanish

perforar

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Alternative translations of "pierce"

atravesar
clavar
penetrar

Examples of how to use "pierce" in Spanish

English
A sharp thorn pierced his finger.
Spanish
Una espina afilada le atravesó el dedo.
English
Sharp sound can pierce the night.
Spanish
Un sonido agudo puede atravesar la noche.
English
He pierced his ear last summer.
Spanish
Se perforó la oreja el verano pasado.
English
She is piercing the paper carefully.
Spanish
Ella está perforando el papel con cuidado.
English
They have pierced the balloon already.
Spanish
Ya han perforado el globo.

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A sharp thorn pierced his finger.

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