Chad
/ˈt͡ʃad/
The Spanish word for the small pieces of paper punched out is Chad.
Chad is a noun used to refer to the small pieces of paper that are punched out of a larger sheet.
Meaning: small pieces of paper punched out (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃad/
Did you know?
- While 'chad' in English refers to paper, a Spanish speaker might mistake the word for the proper name of the country 'Chad' if it were written in a way that suggests a noun.
- Because Chad is a borrowed term, it might not be found in a standard Spanish dictionary unless it is a specialized one for printing or paper manufacturing.
- Unlike many English loanwords that change spelling to fit Spanish phonetics, chad typically retains its English spelling.
Examples in context
- Le dije a Chad que está en posición de influir en la gente.I said to Chad that you're in a position to influence people.Tatoeba #1766934 by woldemariam, translation #1766936 by woldemariam
- ¡Hola Chad! ¿Cómo estás?Hello Chad! How are you?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are cleaning an office.
- ElenaMira todo este Chad en el suelo.Look at all these chads on the floor.
- DanielLa perforadora está muy vieja, Elena.The hole puncher is very old, Elena.
- ElenaVoy a recoger el Chad ahora mismo.I am going to pick up the chads right now.
- DanielGracias, yo traeré la escoba, Elena.Thanks, I will bring the broom, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Chad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
