Pencil in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'pencil' is 'lápiz', pronounced LAH-pees (IPA: /ˈla.pis/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: lápices).
Pronunciation: LAH-pees
| Spanish | lápiz |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LAH-pees · /ˈla.pis/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | lápices |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'lápiz'
- Necesito un lápiz para el examen.
I need a pencil for the test. - ¿Me prestas tu lápiz, por favor?
Can you lend me your pencil, please? - Los niños dibujan con lápices de colores.
The children draw with colored pencils. - Escribí la respuesta con lápiz porque no estaba seguro y quería poder borrarla.
I wrote the answer in pencil because I wasn't sure and wanted to be able to erase it.
Common Phrases with 'lápiz'
- lápices de colores
colored pencils - escribir a lápiz
to write in pencil
How to Use 'lápiz'
The plural changes the spelling: z becomes c, so 'lápiz' becomes 'lápices'. A pen is a different word ('bolígrafo'); 'lápices de colores' are colored pencils.
Regional note: In Chile, 'lápiz' covers both pencil and pen: a pencil is 'lápiz mina' or 'lápiz grafito' and a ballpoint pen is 'lápiz pasta'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Pencil' in Spanish is 'lápiz', pronounced LAH-pees.
It is spelled l-á-p-i-z.
'Lápiz' is masculine: you say 'el lápiz'.
The plural of 'lápiz' is 'lápices'.
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