papel adhesivo
/papel adesibo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, glue paper is said as papel adhesivo.
papel adhesivo refers to paper that has an adhesive backing for sticking to surfaces.
Did you know?
- In a bureaucratic context, papel can refer to official documents or credentials, meaning a request for papeles is a request for identification.
- If a Spanish speaker describes something as papel picado, they are not talking about glue paper, but the traditional Mexican folk art of cut paper banners.
- In many Latin American countries, instead of papel adhesivo, people may simply ask for papel contact or 'papel de contacto'.
Examples in context
- ¿Tiene papel con pegamento que pueda usar?Do you have glue paper that I can use?
- Necesito un rollo de papel adhesivo.I need a roll of adhesive paper.
- El papel adhesivo es muy útil para las manualidades.Adhesive paper is very useful for crafts.
- ¿Tienes papel adhesivo de color azul?Do you have blue adhesive paper?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are preparing decorations for a party.
- MateoSofía, ¿tienes papel adhesivo para los adornos?Sofía, do you have adhesive paper for the decorations?
- SofíaSí, tengo un poco en la mesa.Yes, I have a little bit on the table.
- MateoPerfecto, este papel adhesivo es de buena calidad.Perfect, this adhesive paper is good quality.
- SofíaQué bueno que te sirva, Mateo.I'm glad it's useful to you, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
