separador de carpetas
/sepaɾadoɾ de kaɾpetas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'binder divider' is separador de carpetas in Spanish.
A binder divider refers to a tabbed sheet of paper or plastic used to separate different sections within a ring binder.
What does it mean word for word?
The term separador is a noun meaning 'separator', which is derived from the verb separar (to separate).
Which one should you use?
If the dividers are specifically used for an index or alphabetical organization, they are often called separador de índice.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'binder dividers', change the noun separador to separadores and the noun carpeta to carpetas, resulting in separadores de carpetas.
How do you pronounce it?
/sepaɾadoɾ de kaɾpetas/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for the physical tab of the divider, you might hear people call it a pestaña, which is also the word for 'eyelash' or 'false eyelashes'.
- Depending on the country, if you ask for a separador, you might be handed a bookmark instead of a binder divider.
- While carpeta refers to a binder in the context of dividers, it is also the standard word for a digital folder on a computer screen.
Examples in context
- Me gusta tener separadores de carpetas para organizar mis documentos.I like to have binder dividers to organize my documents.
- ¿Podrías prestarme tus divisores de carpetas? Los necesito para un proyecto.Could you lend me your folder dividers? I need them for a project.
- Necesito un separador de carpetas para mi proyecto.I need a binder divider for my project.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese separador de carpetas de colores?Where did you buy that colored binder divider?
- El separador de carpetas está en el primer cajón.The binder divider is in the first drawer.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are organizing their office supplies.
- MateoMaría, ¿tienes un separador de carpetas azul?María, do you have a blue binder divider?
- MaríaSí, lo tengo aquí en mi escritorio.Yes, I have it here on my desk.
- MateoGracias, me ayudará a organizar mis apuntes.Thanks, it will help me organize my notes.
- MaríaDe nada, Mateo, ten cuidado de no perderlo.You're welcome, Mateo, be careful not to lose it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
