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    Lápiz (en. Pencil)

    /ˈlapiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Writing or drawing instrument, consisting of a core that leaves marks on paper.
    The pencil I bought is blue and has a good lead.
    El lápiz que compré es de color azul y tiene una mina buena.
    Basic tool in education, used by students to take notes.
    I always carry a pencil in my backpack for class.
    Siempre llevo un lápiz en mi mochila para la clase.
    An object that can be sharpened to improve its tip and achieve finer lines.
    I need a sharpener because my pencil is dull.
    Necesito un sacapuntas porque mi lápiz está desafilado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lapis', which means stone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pencil in hand
    Ready to write or take notes.
    lápiz en mano
    erase with a pencil
    Make corrections easily, since the pencil is erasable.
    borrar con lápiz
    not having a pencil
    Being unprepared or not being ready to jot something down.
    no tener un lápiz

    Related Words

    pen
    Similar writing instrument, also known as a ballpoint pen.
    lapicero
    chalk
    Tool used to write on surfaces like blackboards.
    tiza
    eraser
    Object used to erase marks made with a pencil.
    borrador

    Slang Meanings

    Butcher's pencil
    At the butcher shop, the butcher uses a butcher's pencil to note orders.
    En la carnicería, el carnicero usa un lápiz del carnicero para anotar los pedidos.
    Pencil for life
    That advice is like a pencil for life, it helps guide me.
    Ese consejo es como un lápiz para la vida, me ayuda a guiarme.