Hola, Conjugation Crew!
Today’s verb might just pierce through your daily routine with a bit of humor! We’re talking about horadar, which means “to pierce“. Whether you’re describing a laser’s precise work, a rock-climbing adventure gone awry, or just trying to get through a tough day, “horadar” has you covered. Let’s drill into its usage and have some fun!
📖 Definition and Meaning
Horadar: To pierce, to drill, to bore a hole.
Example: “Cuando intenté colgar el cuadro, accidentalmente horadé la pared. Ups!” (When I tried to hang the picture, I accidentally pierced the wall. Oops!)
🌟 Present Tense Conjugation
😆 Usage in a Fun Context
- Need a new hobby? Try horadar-ing into DIY projects! Just remember, your wall isn’t always the best canvas!
- Pro tip: When horadando for buried treasure, make sure it’s not under your neighbor’s garden!
💬 Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: Mi gato horada cajas de cartón como un profesional. (My cat pierces through cardboard boxes like a pro.)
- Preterite Tense: Ayer, el taladro horadó el techo en lugar de la pared. ¡Ups! (Yesterday, the drill pierced the ceiling instead of the wall. Oops!)
- Imperfect Tense: Horadábamos el terreno para plantar un árbol, pero encontramos una roca. (We were drilling the ground to plant a tree, but we found a rock.)
📝 Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “horadar”:
- They pierced through the ice to go fishing.
- She accidentally pierced her finger while sewing.
- The team drilled through the wall to install new cables.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Remember, with each verb you master, you pierce through the language barrier just a bit more! Keep practicing and enjoy the journey. ¡Hasta luego, lingüistas aventureros!
Saludos,
Daniela from the DOMA Games team
📝 Answers to Quiz
- Horadaron el hielo para ir a pescar.
- Accidentalmente horadó su dedo mientras cosía.
- El equipo horadó la pared para instalar nuevos cables.