How is the word atornillar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
To screw
verb

Fijar o apretar algo con un tornillo.

To attach or tighten something using a screw.

Examples with “atornillar”

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  • Atornilla la estantería a la pared, por favor. — Please screw the shelf to the wall.

  • Anoche, después de la fiesta, decidieron acostarse. — They decided to screw after the party last night.

  • Creo que con ese trato te quieren timar. — I think they are trying to screw you over with that deal.

  • Tengo que atornillar estas piezas con cuidado. — I need to screw these parts together carefully.

  • ¿Te has enterado de que puede que se acuesten este fin de semana? — Did you hear they might screw this weekend?

  • No dejes que nadie te estafe tu dinero. — Don't let anyone screw you out of your money.

  • ¿Me ayudas a enroscar esta bombilla? — Can you help me screw in this lightbulb?

  • Es incómodo cuando dos amigos se lían sin que nadie lo espere. — It's awkward when friends screw each other unexpectedly.

  • Sentía que con un sueldo tan bajo la estaban fastidiando. — She felt they would screw her with such low pay.

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