How to Say "scissors" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scissors” is “tijera” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito una tijera para terminar mi tarea de arte.
I need a pair of scissors to finish my art homework.
Las tijeras de cocina no están en el cajón.
The kitchen scissors are not in the drawer.
Ten cuidado con la punta de la tijera.
Be careful with the tip of the scissors.
Singular vs. Plural
Just like in English we say 'scissors' (plural) for one tool, in Spanish you can say 'la tijera' (singular) or 'las tijeras' (plural). Both refer to a single pair!
Feminine Gender
Even though it is a sharp tool, it's a feminine word. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “Dame el tijera.”
Correction: Dame la tijera. Nouns ending in -a are almost always feminine in Spanish.
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