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martillo

hammer

noun mahr-TEE-yoh Rare

Origin: Latin marculus, diminutive of marcus (hammer)

Usage Note

Martillo is the standard word for a hammer in both Spain and Latin America. It also names the malleus bone in the ear (el martillo del oído). The phrase a martillazos means 'by hammering' or 'by brute force.'

Examples

"Necesito un martillo para clavar este clavo."

Natural Translation

I need a hammer to drive in this nail.

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