lápiz rojo
/lapiθ ɾoxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'red pencil' is lápiz rojo in Spanish.
lápiz rojo refers to a writing tool that features a red core or outer casing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lápiz is masculine, which requires the masculine form of the adjective, rojo, rather than the feminine roja. To form the plural 'red pencils', both the noun and the adjective change to lápices rojos.
How do you pronounce it?
/lapiθ ɾoxo/
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Examples in context
- ¿Tenés un lápiz rojo?Have you got a red pencil?This is useful for asking if someone possesses a lápiz rojo.Tatoeba #1455550 by hayastan, translation #272425 by sundown
- ¿Tienes un lápiz rojo?Do you have a red pencil?This is useful for asking if someone has a lápiz rojo.Tatoeba #1457234 by Shishir, translation #1460939 by CK
- Este es mi lápiz rojo.This is my red pencil.This is useful for identifying a personal lápiz rojo.Tatoeba #3846090 by cueyayotl, translation #1764745 by CK
- ¿Me puedes pasar un lápiz rojo, por favor?Can you pass me a red pencil, please?
- Necesito un lápiz de color rojo para mi dibujo.I need a red colored pencil for my drawing.
- Oye, ¿me prestas tu lápiz rojito un momento?Hey, can you lend me your little red pencil for a moment?
- ¡Mira ese lápiz colorado! Quiero uno igual.Look at that red pencil! I want one just like it.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are studying together in a library.
- Lucía¿Me prestas tu lápiz rojo?Can you lend me your red pencil?
- MateoClaro, aquí tienes.Sure, here you go.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo.Thanks, Mateo.
- MateoDe nada, Lucía.You're welcome, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lápiz, rojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
