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The Spanish word forcrayonis lápizB1 level.

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lápiz

nounB1
wax or colored chalk stick
A black cosmetic eyeliner pencil, designed for applying makeup.

Examples

Compré un lápiz de labios rojo para la fiesta.

I bought a red lip liner for the party.

El niño dibujó con un lápiz de cera azul.

The boy drew with a blue wax crayon.

Ella siempre usa lápiz negro para delinear sus ojos.

She always uses black eyeliner to line her eyes.

Describing the Type

To specify what kind of 'lápiz' you mean (e.g., eyeliner), you almost always follow it with 'de' and the object it's used for: 'lápiz de labios' (lip pencil).

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