punctured

• Describe algo que ha sido perforado o que tiene un agujero, a menudo lo que provoca pérdida de presión o de función.

Describes something that has been pierced or has a hole in it, often causing a loss of pressure or function.

1. Having a hole cut throughB1formal

   Describes an object that has been pierced or has a small hole made in it, often causing a loss of pressure or function.

   perforado

   • The punctured tire went flat on the highway.
   • He threw away the punctured inflatable mattress.
   • A punctured lung is a serious medical emergency.

   Sinónimosperforatedpierced

   Antónimosintactsealedunpierced

• Verbo que designa la acción de hacer un pequeño agujero en algo, o de provocar una pérdida repentina de presión o desinflado, como en un neumático o un globo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small hole in something, or to cause a sudden loss of pressure or deflation.

1. Pierce with a pointed objectB1formal

   To make a small hole in something using a sharp object.

   perforar con objeto punzante

   • The nail punctured the tire, causing it to deflate.
   • She accidentally punctured the balloon with her ring.
   • The needle punctured the skin easily.

   Sinónimosboredrilllancepenetrateperforatepierceprickstab

2. Create an opening by piercingB2formal

   To form a hole or opening by piercing a surface.

   perforar

   • The surgeon punctured the abscess to drain the fluid.
   • He punctured a small hole in the lid to let steam escape.
   • The tool punctured the metal sheet with ease.

   Sinónimoslancepenetrateperforatepierceprickstab

3. Reduce or diminishC1formal

   To lessen the importance, size, or effect of something.

   Disminuir o reducir

   • The criticism punctured his confidence.
   • The scandal punctured the company's reputation.
   • Her speech punctured the myth of invincibility.

   Sinónimosdeflatediminishlessenreduceundercutundermineweaken

   Antónimosamplifyaugmentboostenhanceincreasestrengthen

4. Cause loss of air or collapseB1formal

   To cause something to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing it.

   pinchar

   • A sharp stone punctured the inflatable raft.
   • The nail punctured the tire, leaving it flat.
   • The football was punctured by a thorn.

   Sinónimosburstdeflatepoprupture

5. Become pierced or puncturedB2formal

   To suffer a puncture or be pierced, often unintentionally.

   pincharse

   • The tire punctured when it ran over a nail.
   • The balloon punctured as it brushed against the thorn bush.
   • The skin punctured easily under the sharp edge.

   Sinónimosburstdeflatepoprupture

   Antónimosclosehealseal