cuaderno de espiral
/kwadeɾno de espiɾal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "spiral notebook" translates to Spanish as cuaderno de espiral.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is constructed using cuaderno (notebook) followed by de (of) and espiral (spiral).
How do you pronounce it?
/kwadeɾno de espiɾal/
Did you know?
- The word cuaderno comes from the Latin word quaternus, which means 'four each'. This refers to the traditional way of folding four sheets of parchment to create a booklet.
- In some Spanish-speaking schools, you might hear students ask for a cuaderno de cuadros instead of specifying the spiral, as the grid pattern is more iconic than the binding.
- The word espiral is used in Spanish not just for notebooks, but also to describe the specific shape of a pasta shell or a type of staircase.
Examples in context
- Hola profesora, ¿podría prestarme un cuaderno de espiral?Hello teacher, could you lend me a spiral notebook?
- Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo encontrar un cuaderno de argollas?Excuse me, where can I find a spiral notebook?
- ¡Mira, compré una libreta de espiral para tomar apuntes en la clase de arte!Look, I bought a spiral notebook to take notes in art class!
- ¿Dónde compraste ese cuaderno con espiral tan bonito?Where did you buy that lovely spiral notebook?
- Necesito un cuaderno de espiral para la clase de matemáticas.I need a spiral notebook for math class.
- ¿Tienes un cuaderno de espiral que me prestes?Do you have a spiral notebook you can lend me?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are organizing their school supplies.
- DanielLucía, ¿tienes un cuaderno de espiral extra?Lucía, do you have an extra spiral notebook?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, tengo uno en mi mochila.Yes, Daniel, I have one in my backpack.
- DanielPerfecto, me prestarías ese cuaderno de espiral?Perfect, would you lend me that spiral notebook?
- LucíaClaro, toma el cuaderno.Sure, take the notebook.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuaderno, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
