How to Say "indentation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “indentation” is “sangrado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
sometimes used for the space at the start of a paragraph
Examples
Este diseño requiere un sangrado de tres milímetros.
This design requires a three-millimeter bleed.
Asegúrate de que las fotos lleguen hasta el área de sangrado.
Make sure the photos reach the bleed area.
El sangrado de la página evita bordes blancos no deseados.
The page bleed prevents unwanted white edges.
Technical Vocabulary
In technical contexts, the same word can change meaning. Just as 'bleed' in English refers to ink running off a page, 'sangrado' does the same in Spanish.
Sangrado vs. Sangría
Mistake: “El sangrado del párrafo es muy grande.”
Correction: La sangría del párrafo es muy grande.
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