How to Say "pencil" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pencil” is “lápiz” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
writing or drawing instrument
Examples
Por favor, escribe tu nombre con un lápiz.
Please write your name with a pencil.
Mi hijo perdió su lápiz favorito en la escuela.
My son lost his favorite pencil at school.
Necesito un lápiz y un cuaderno para la clase.
I need a pencil and a notebook for class.
Plural Form Rule
When making the plural of Spanish words ending in 'z', you must change the 'z' to 'c' and add -es. So, 'lápiz' (one pencil) becomes 'lápices' (multiple pencils).
Misgendering the Noun
Mistake: “La lápiz”
Correction: El lápiz. Remember that 'lápiz' is masculine, even though many Spanish words ending in 'z' are feminine.
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