Three Spanish Words For The Word Hole

The word hole can we translated with three words in Spanish. They are agujero, hoyo and hueco. They are used in different contexts.

For a hole that is typically small and round with an entry and exit point, agujero is used. The sentence My t-shirt has a hole is Mi camiseta tiene un agujero.

For a hole in the ground or surface, use hoyo. It is also used for the holes of a golf course. The sentence The dog is making a hole in the garden is El perro está haciendo un hoyo en el jardín.

The word hueco refers to an empty or hollow space. It is also the adjective for hollow. To say The cat hides in a hole under the sofa, say El gato se esconde en un hueco debajo del sofá.

In Spanish the words agujero, hoyo and hueco can all be translated as hole. However, there are nuances in their use. They are applied in different contexts.