Bolígrafo (en. Pen)

/bo.liˈɣɾa.fo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Writing instrument that consists of a tube with ink and a ball that allows writing.

I always carry a ballpoint pen in my backpack to take notes.

Siempre llevo un bolígrafo en mi mochila para tomar notas.

A type of pen that is usually disposable and low-cost.

I bought a ballpoint pen at the store to fill out the form.

Compré un bolígrafo en la tienda para completar el formulario.

Essential tool for students and professionals.

I need a new ballpoint pen because mine has run out of ink.

Necesito un bolígrafo nuevo porque el mío se ha quedado sin tinta.

From the term 'ballpoint pen', which comes from 'ball' and 'graph' (to write in Greek).

write by hand

To use a tool, such as a ballpoint pen, to write on paper.

escribir a mano

sign with a ballpoint pen

To use a ballpoint pen to sign a document.

firmar con bolígrafo

carry a ballpoint pen

To have a ballpoint pen on hand for when it is needed.

llevar un bolígrafo

ink

Liquid used in ballpoint pens for writing.

tinta

writing

The action of writing, which can be done with a ballpoint pen.

escritura

paper

Surface on which the ballpoint pen is used for writing.

papel

Boli

Do you have a pen to lend? I need to write something.

¿Tienes un boli para prestar? Necesito escribir algo.

Pen

The term pen is used in some places to refer to the ballpoint pen.

El lapicero es otro término usado en algunos lugares para referirse al bolígrafo.