How to Say "clothespin" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “clothespin” is “pinza” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
for hanging laundry
Examples
Necesito una pinza para cerrar la bolsa de patatas.
I need a clip to close the bag of chips.
Pon las pinzas en la cuerda de tender.
Put the clothespins on the clothesline.
Se puso una pinza azul en el pelo.
She put a blue clip in her hair.
Singular vs. Plural
When talking about a single item like a clothespin, use 'la pinza'. However, just like 'scissors' in English, many people use the plural 'las pinzas' to refer to one tool with two parts.
Clipping vs. Pinning
Mistake: “Using 'alfiler' for a clothespin.”
Correction: Use 'pinza' for things that pinch/squeeze and 'alfiler' for things that poke/pierce (like a safety pin).
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