lapicera
everyday, Uruguay
In Uruguay a pen is usually a lapicera. The word bolígrafo is the standard term and is understood everywhere.
Meaning: writing pen (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lapicera | everyday, Uruguay |
| bolígrafo | standard |
Is it said differently in some regions?
Uruguayans use lapicera for a ballpoint pen. In Spain people say bolígrafo or boli, and in Mexico pluma.
How does it change in a sentence?
Lapicera is feminine, so it takes la or una: una lapicera azul.
Did you know?
- The word lapicera is built on lápiz, "pencil", even though it names a pen.
Examples in context
- Necesito una lapicera azul.I need a blue pen.
- Firmá acá con bolígrafo, por favor.Sign here with a pen, please.
Example conversation
Inés asks her classmate Bruno for a pen before an exam.
- InésBruno, ¿me prestás una lapicera?Bruno, can you lend me a pen?
- BrunoTengo dos. Tomá.I have two. Here.
- InésGracias. Te la devuelvo después.Thanks. I will give it back later.
- BrunoDale, suerte en el examen.Sure, good luck on the exam.
