What is the Spanish word for "staple"?

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

English

staple

Spanish

staple

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Alternative translations of "staple"

grapa
básico
principal
fundamental

Examples of how to use "staple" in Spanish

English
Rice is a staple food in many countries.
Spanish
El arroz es un alimento básico en muchos países.
English
Rice is a staple food in many countries.
Spanish
El arroz es un alimento básico en muchos países.
English
A pencil and a staple can fix paper.
Spanish
Un lápiz y una grapa pueden arreglar el papel.
English
Bread became a staple during the food shortage.
Spanish
El pan se convirtió en un alimento básico durante la escasez de alimentos.
English
She keeps a staple in her desk drawer.
Spanish
Ella guarda una grapa en el cajón de su escritorio.

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