What is the Spanish word for "pencil"?

Learn how to say "pencil" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pencil

Spanish

lápiz

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Examples of how to use "pencil" in Spanish

English
Can I borrow a pencil from you?
Spanish
¿Puedo tomar prestado un lápiz de ti?
English
I lost my pencil during math class.
Spanish
Perdí mi lápiz durante la clase de matemáticas.
English
Please sharpen the pencil before writing.
Spanish
Por favor, afila el lápiz antes de escribir.
English
This pencil writes smoothly on the page.
Spanish
Este lápiz escribe suavemente en la página.
English
She drew a map with a pencil.
Spanish
Ella dibujó un mapa con un lápiz.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "pencil" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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