How to Say "ballpoint pen" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ballpoint pen” is “bolígrafo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
writing instrument
Examples
¿Me prestas un bolígrafo, por favor?
Can you lend me a pen, please?
Tengo que firmar el contrato con un bolígrafo azul.
I have to sign the contract with a blue pen.
Se me acabó la tinta del bolígrafo.
My pen ran out of ink.
Gender and Articles
This word is masculine. Always use 'el' for one pen or 'los' for multiple pens.
Pen vs. Pencil
Mistake: “Using 'lápiz' when you mean a pen.”
Correction: Use 'lápiz' only for things made of wood and graphite that you can erase. Use 'bolígrafo' for ink.
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