How to Say "cylinder" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cylinder” is “tubo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
shape or container
Examples
Necesitamos reemplazar el tubo de agua caliente.
We need to replace the hot water pipe.
Por favor, pásame el tubo de pegamento.
Please pass me the tube of glue.
El niño miraba los peces en el tubo de cristal.
The boy watched the fish in the glass tube.
Gender Reminder
Since 'tubo' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Remember to use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: “Using 'el tubo' when you mean 'he had' (él tuvo).”
Correction: Make sure you use the correct ending: 'tubo' (noun) vs. 'tuvo' (verb form of tener).
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