What does "palanca" mean in English?

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Spanish

palanca

English

lever

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Alternative translations of "palanca"

crowbar
influence
pressure
means

Examples of how to use "palanca" in Spanish

Spanish
Accionó la palanca para parar la máquina.
English
He pulled the lever to stop the machine.
Spanish
Usa la palanca para abrir la caja.
English
Use the lever to open the box.
Spanish
La palanca está rota y no funciona.
English
The lever is broken and doesn't work.
Spanish
Tiene mucha palanca en la empresa.
English
He has a lot of influence in the company.
Spanish
Empuja la palanca con las dos manos.
English
Push the lever with both hands.

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