How to Say "stencil" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stencil” is “plantilla” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
He descargado una plantilla para mi currículum.
I have downloaded a template for my CV.
Puedes usar esta plantilla de Excel para tus gastos.
You can use this Excel template for your expenses.
Dibujamos las letras usando una plantilla de cartón.
We drew the letters using a cardboard stencil.
Always Feminine
Even when used in technical or sports contexts, it's always a feminine word. Use 'la' or 'una'.
Plural Form
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to make 'plantillas'.
False Friend Alert
Mistake: “Using 'témpano' or 'témpera' for template.”
Correction: Use 'plantilla'. In Spanish, 'témpano' is an iceberg and 'témpera' is a type of paint.
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