Spanish Expression · Advanced
apretar el tornillo flojo
tighten the loose screw
Pronunciation: apretar el tornillo flojo
Meaning
A natural Spanish expression used to convey: tighten the loose screw.
Example
Aprieta el tornillo flojo de la silla.
Tighten the loose screw on the chair.
Practice tips
- Practice apretar el tornillo flojo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.