This is the 12844th most frequent Spanish word.
palanca
Lever
Refers to a physical lever, such as one found in a vehicle.
La palanca del automóvil estaba atascada.
The car's lever was stuck.
Uses 'palanca' metaphorically to mean leverage or influence in achieving something.
Él usó su influencia como palanca para conseguir el trabajo.
He used his influence as leverage to get the job.
Refers to the principle of a lever as a basic mechanical concept.