How to Say "matchstick" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “matchstick” is “fósforo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the wooden or cardboard stick itself
Examples
¿Tienes un fósforo para encender la vela?
Do you have a match to light the candle?
Compré una caja de fósforos en la tienda.
I bought a box of matches at the store.
Ten cuidado al raspar el fósforo.
Be careful when striking the match.
Masculine 'O' Ending
Like many words ending in 'o', it is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Stress on the First Syllable
Notice the accent mark on the first 'o'. This tells you to emphasize the beginning of the word: FÓS-fo-ro.
Match vs. Game
Mistake: “Using 'fósforo' for a sports match.”
Correction: Use 'partido' for sports. 'Fósforo' is only for the little sticks that make fire.
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