cubos conectables
/kubos koneɡtables/from spelling rules
The English phrase "linking cubes" is translated into Spanish as cubos conectables.
The term refers to plastic toy blocks designed to be snapped or joined together to build various structures.
Which one should you use?
More formal variations include Cubos enlazables or Cubos de conexión, the latter of which specifically refers to cubes intended for connecting, sticking or joining together.
Did you know?
- The word cubo in Spanish is a homonym that can mean both a 'cube' and a 'bucket', depending on the context.
- In many Latin American countries, children might simply call these bloques or legos, even if they are not the specific brand name.
- In many Spanish-speaking classrooms, cubos conectables are used as 'manipulativos', a term for physical tools that turn abstract math concepts into something tactile.
Examples in context
- Estoy utilizando cubos enlazables para enseñar geometría.I am using linking cubes to teach geometry.
- Los niños juegan con cubos conectables.The children are playing with linking cubes.
- Necesito comprar unos cubos conectables para la clase.I need to buy some linking cubes for the class.
- Esa caja contiene cubos conectables de colores.That box contains colorful linking cubes.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are tidying up a playroom.
- Daniel¿Dónde están los cubos conectables, Lucía?Where are the linking cubes, Lucía?
- LucíaEstán en el estante azul, Daniel.They are on the blue shelf, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, voy a guardarlos ahora.Thanks, I am going to put them away now.
- LucíaPerfecto, ayuda mucho a mantener el orden.Perfect, it helps a lot to keep things organized.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
