What does "lija" mean in English?

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Spanish

lija

English

sandpaper

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Alternative translations of "lija"

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Examples of how to use "lija" in Spanish

Spanish
Usó una lija para alisar la madera.
English
He used sandpaper to smooth the wood.
Spanish
Compra una lija para terminar la mesa.
English
Buy some sandpaper to finish the table.
Spanish
La lija quita la pintura vieja.
English
The sandpaper removes the old paint.
Spanish
Pasa la lija con movimientos suaves.
English
Sand with gentle movements.
Spanish
Necesito varias lijas de diferente grosor.
English
I need several pieces of sandpaper of different grit.

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Usó una lija para alisar la madera.

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