cartón
“cartón” means “cardboard” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cardboard
Also: carton
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La caja es de cartón.
A1The box is made of cardboard.
Necesito un cartón de huevos para hacer la tortilla.
A2I need a carton of eggs to make the omelet.
Recicla el cartón en el contenedor azul.
A2Recycle the cardboard in the blue bin.
bingo card
📝 In Action
¡Bingo! He completado mi cartón.
B1Bingo! I have finished my card.
¿Cuánto cuesta cada cartón?
A2How much does each card cost?
Me falta solo un número en este cartón.
B1I'm only missing one number on this card.
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Quick Quiz: cartón
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What does 'una caja de cartón' mean?
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From the Italian word 'cartone', which is a larger version of 'carta' (paper). Essentially, it means 'big, thick paper'.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'carton' spelled the same in Spanish and English?
Almost! Spanish adds an accent mark on the 'o' (cartón) to show that the last syllable is the loudest.
Can 'cartón' mean a cereal box?
Yes, although you usually call the physical box 'la caja de cereales', the material it is made of is 'cartón'.
What is 'cartón piedra'?
It is a mixture of paper pulp and plaster used to make lightweight, hard structures like theater props or festival floats (Fallas).