How to Say “Lead Pencil” in Spanish

lápiz de grafito
/lapiθ de ɡɾafito/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'lead pencil' is lápiz de grafito.
The phrase refers to a writing tool with a core made of graphite.

Which one should you use?

Lápiz de grafito is the formal way to say 'graphite pencil', while Lápiz de mina serves as an alternative term for 'lead pencil'.

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the plural 'lead pencils', use lápices de grafito.

How do you pronounce it?

/lapiθ de ɡɾafito/

Did you know?

  • The term lápida also shares this same 'stone' root, but in Spanish it refers specifically to a 'gravestone' or 'tombstone'.
  • In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word mina in lápiz de mina refers specifically to the graphite core rather than a mineral mine.

Examples in context

  • Hey, ¿me pasas un lápiz común?
    Hey, could you pass me a regular pencil?

Example conversation

Sofía and Javier are preparing for an art class.

  1. Sofía

    Javier, ¿tienes un lápiz de grafito extra?
    Javier, do you have an extra lead pencil?
  2. Javier

    Sí, tengo uno en mi mochila.
    Yes, I have one in my backpack.
  3. Sofía

    Gracias, olvidé traer el mío hoy.
    Thanks, I forgot to bring mine today.
  4. Javier

    No hay problema, toma el lápiz.
    No problem, take the pencil.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, lápiz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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