How to Say "syringe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “syringe” is “aguja” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
medical tool
Examples
Perdí la aguja y ahora no puedo coser el pantalón.
I lost the needle and now I can't sew the pants.
La enfermera va a usar una aguja muy pequeña para la inyección.
The nurse is going to use a very small needle for the injection.
Feminine Noun Rule
Even though this word ends in '-a' and follows the general rule for feminine words, remember to use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' before it.
Confusing 'Aguja' and 'Alfiler'
Mistake: “Using 'aguja' for a straight pin (the kind used to hold fabric).”
Correction: Use 'alfiler' for a straight pin that doesn't have an eye for thread. 'Aguja' is usually for sewing or medical use.
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