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How to Say "rubber" in Spanish

The Spanish word forrubberis gomaA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
British English for 'eraser'
A pink rectangular eraser positioned on a white surface with a faint pencil line visible nearby, suggesting its function.

Examples

Perdí mi goma y no puedo corregir el dibujo.

I lost my eraser and can't correct the drawing.

Esta goma es muy suave y no rompe el papel.

This eraser is very soft and doesn't tear the paper.

Always Feminine

Remember that 'goma' is always treated as a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives, like 'la goma' or 'una goma blanca'.

Mixing up the tool and the action

Mistake:Voy a gomar esto.

Correction: Voy a borrar esto con una goma. ('Gomar' is not a verb; use 'borrar' for the action of erasing.)

Other Meanings ofgoma

gomacan also mean:

  • the material(B1)

See all meanings in the full dictionary entry →

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