papel de impresión
/papel de impɾesjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "printing paper" is translated into Spanish as papel de impresión.
papel de impresión refers to paper specifically designed to be used in a printer. While this is a correct way to express the idea, it is also very common to use papel para impresora to describe paper intended for a printer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of papel (paper), de (of) and impresión (printing).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, papel para imprimir is a commonly used phrase. In Mexico, papel para impresión is generally used to refer to printing paper.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, the noun papel changes to papeles while the rest of the phrase remains the same, resulting in papeles de impresión.
How do you pronounce it?
/papel de impɾesjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word papel is used not only for material to write on but also to refer to a 'role' in a play or movie.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, if you ask for papel in a restroom, you will be given toilet paper rather than printing paper.
- While papel refers to the material, using the plural papeles can specifically refer to legal documents or official paperwork.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿dónde puedo conseguir papel de impresión?Excuse me, where can I get printing paper?
- Necesito algunos folios para imprimir este documentoI need some sheets to print this document
- Necesito comprar papel de impresión para la oficina.I need to buy printing paper for the office.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are in their home office.
- JavierElena, no queda papel de impresión en la impresora.Elena, there is no printing paper left in the printer.
- ElenaHay más en el armario, Javier.There is more in the cupboard, Javier.
- JavierYa miré, pero no encontré el papel de impresión.I already looked, but I didn't find the printing paper.
- ElenaVoy a buscarlo ahora mismo.I will look for it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
