How to Say "sellotape" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sellotape” is “celo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
UK term for clear tape
Examples
¿Me pasas el celo para cerrar el paquete?
Can you pass me the tape to close the package?
He pegado el cartel con un poco de celo.
I've put up the poster with a bit of tape.
No queda celo en el cajón.
There is no tape left in the drawer.
Brand names as nouns
This word comes from the brand 'Sellotape'. Just like 'Kleenex', it is now the standard word for any clear tape in Spain.
Using 'celo' for tape in Latin America
Mistake: “Busco celo en la tienda (in Mexico).”
Correction: Busco cinta (in Mexico). In Latin America, use 'cinta' or 'durex' instead.
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