rollo de papel higiénico
/roʝo de papel ixjeniko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'roll of toilet paper' is translated into Spanish as rollo de papel higiénico.
This phrase refers to a cylindrical roll of soft paper used for cleaning oneself after using the toilet.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of rollo (roll), de (of), papel (paper) and higiénico (hygienic).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun rollo to rollos while keeping papel higiénico in the singular.
Did you know?
- The word papel shares an ancient root with the Greek word pápuros, which refers to the reed used to make papyrus.
- In Spain, you might hear people refer to it simply as papel, as the context of the bathroom makes the extra words unnecessary.
- While papel higiénico is the standard term, in many Latin American countries you might simply hear people ask for papel de baño.
Examples in context
- Esto es un rollo de papel higiénico.This is a roll of toilet paper.This sentence is useful for identifying a rollo de papel higiénico.Tatoeba #7160316 by arh, translation #9169634 by DJ_Saidez
- Por favor, ¿dónde puedo encontrar un rollo de papel higiénico?Please, where can I find a roll of toilet paper?
- No me olvidé de comprar un rollo de papel de baño.I didn't forget to buy a roll of toilet paper.
- ¿Tienes un rollo de papel sanitario que puedo usar?Do you have a roll of toilet paper I can use?
- Necesito comprar más rollos de papel WC.I need to buy more rolls of toilet paper.
- Necesito un rollo de papel higiénico para el baño.I need a roll of toilet paper for the bathroom.
- ¿Dónde guardas el rollo de papel higiénico?Where do you keep the roll of toilet paper?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are cleaning the house together.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿dónde está el rollo de papel higiénico?Alejandro, where is the roll of toilet paper?
- AlejandroEstá en el armario del baño.It is in the bathroom cabinet.
- SofíaSolo queda un rollo de papel higiénico.There is only one roll of toilet paper left.
- AlejandroVale, compraré más mañana.Okay, I will buy more tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, higiénico, papel, rollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
