How to Say "pages" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “pages” is “páginas” — use 'páginas' when referring to the numbered leaves or sections within a book, magazine, or document..
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páginas
nounA1general
Use 'páginas' when referring to the numbered leaves or sections within a book, magazine, or document.
Examples
El libro tiene trescientas páginas.
The book has three hundred pages.
hojas
OH-has/ˈo.xas/
nounA1general
Use 'hojas' when referring to individual, loose sheets of paper, such as those in a notebook or for writing on.
Examples
Por favor, dame dos hojas en blanco.
Please, give me two blank sheets of paper.
Tengo que leer estas diez hojas antes de la clase.
I have to read these ten pages before class.
Counting Paper
When counting paper, use 'hojas'. If you mean the numbered side of a book, you can also use 'páginas', but 'hojas' is always correct for pieces of paper.
Pages vs. Sheets
The most common mistake is using 'hojas' when referring to the numbered pages of a book. Remember that 'páginas' specifically refers to the sections within a bound publication, while 'hojas' are individual, loose sheets.
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