Pliegos (en. Sheets)
/ˈplieɣos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Sheets of paper that are folded or bent.
The book is made of several sheets of paper.
El libro está hecho de varios pliegos de papel.
Printed or handwritten documents that are presented together.
He presented the sheets of his research at the conference.
Presentó los pliegos de su investigación en la conferencia.
Parts of a book that are bound together.
The sheets were in perfect condition after many years.
Los pliegos estaban en perfecto estado después de muchos años.
Etymology
From the verb 'plegar', which means to fold.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sheets of paper
Sheets of paper in a specific format used for writing or printing.
pliegos de papel
sandpaper sheets
Sheets of abrasive paper used to smooth surfaces.
pliegos de lija
sheets of a book
Set of sheets that make up a book.
pliegos de un libro
Related Words
to fold
The action of folding something.
plegar
paper
Material in the form of sheets used for writing.
papel
document
Written record of information.
documento
Slang Meanings
Refers to something that is messy or disorganized.
Your room is a mess.
Tu habitación está hecha un pliego.
Used to describe group academic work.
The final project was a true group effort.
El proyecto final fue un verdadero pliego entre todos.