regla
/ˈreɡla/feminine
The English word ruler translates to Spanish as regla.
regla is a noun used to describe a measuring or drawing device. It can also mean a rule in the sense of a law or a guideline.
Meaning: measuring or drawing device (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun regla is feminine. This means that any accompanying articles or adjectives must also be feminine, such as la regla or una regla larga.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈreɡla/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, regla is a common euphemism for menstruation. A woman might say estoy con la regla to mean she is on her period.
- Spanish has a separate word for a person who rules a country, such as gobernante or monarca. You cannot use regla to describe a leader.
- In some contexts, the phrase a regla fija is used to describe something done in a very rigid, inflexible, or mechanical way.
Examples in context
- La regla tiene treinta centímetros de longitud.The ruler is thirty centimeters long.This sentence is useful for describing the length of the regla.Tatoeba #2353269 by Shishir, translation #11165452 by Lovedino
- Necesito una regla.I need a ruler.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a regla.Tatoeba #2624643 by Shishir, translation #2622486 by Eldad
- Sería bueno para ti que utilices el calibre en lugar de tu regla: ¡es mucho más preciso!It would be nice if you could use the caliper instead of your ruler: it's much more accurate!This sentence is useful for comparing the precision of a caliper to a regla.Tatoeba #5144933 by albrusgher, translation #1470608 by GeeZ
- Necesito una regla para medir este papel.I need a ruler to measure this paper.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are working on a craft project together.
- Daniel¿Tienes una regla para cortar este papel?Do you have a ruler to cut this paper?
- MaríaSí, tengo una regla nueva en mi estuche.Yes, I have a new ruler in my pencil case.
- DanielPerfecto, María, gracias por ayudarme.Perfect, María, thanks for helping me.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel, pásame la tijera ahora.You're welcome, Daniel, pass me the scissors now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruler” translations and entries regla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
