papel adhesivo
/papel adesibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stick paper" is translated into Spanish as papel adhesivo.
papel adhesivo is a general term for adhesive paper. If you are referring specifically to paper intended for making stickers, you may use papel de pegatina.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of papel (paper) and adhesivo (adhesive).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, papel engomado is a common term for "gummed paper".
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word papel for both the physical material and the 'role' a person plays in a theater play or movie.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you want 'sticky notes' specifically, you might hear the brand name 'Post-it' used as a generic noun rather than the term papel adhesivo.
- While papel adhesivo is grammatically perfect, using it to describe a simple sticker might sound overly scientific, like saying 'adhesive parchment' in English.
Examples in context
- Podrías traerme un poco de papel adhesivo, por favor?Could you bring me some adhesive paper, please?
- ¡Pásame unos papelitos adhesivos, por favor!Pass me some adhesive papers, please!
- Necesito papel autoadhesivo para mi próximo proyecto.I need self-adhesive paper for my next project.
- Encontré un bloc de papel engomado en el cajón.I found a pad of gummed paper in the drawer.
- Necesito comprar papel adhesivo para mi proyecto.I need to buy adhesive paper for my project.
- El papel adhesivo se encuentra en la papelería.The adhesive paper is found at the stationery store.
- Este papel adhesivo es de muy buena calidad.This adhesive paper is of very good quality.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are organizing their school supplies.
- MateoSofía, ¿dónde está el papel adhesivo?Sofía, where is the stick paper?
- SofíaEstá en el cajón azul, Mateo.It is in the blue drawer, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, lo necesito para mi proyecto.Thanks, I need it for my project.
- SofíaDe nada, usa el papel adhesivo con cuidado.You're welcome, use the stick paper carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
