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How to Say "pens" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpensis plumasB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

plumas

nounB1
writing instruments, usually fountain pens or quills
A simple brown writing quill resting next to a small glass inkwell filled with black ink.

Examples

El escritor solo usa plumas estilográficas para firmar sus libros.

The writer only uses fountain pens to sign his books.

Olvidé mis plumas en casa y no puedo tomar notas.

I forgot my pens at home and can't take notes.

Specific Pen Type

When you mean a standard ballpoint pen, many speakers prefer 'bolígrafo' or 'boli'. 'Pluma' often sounds more formal or refers to a fountain pen ('pluma estilográfica').

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