Bolígrafo names a writing instrument that uses ink and a small ball.
The idea
Use el bolígrafo and los bolígrafos; both retain the written accent.
Examples
- Necesito un bolígrafo para escribir.I need a pen to write.
- El bolígrafo está sobre la mesa.The pen is on the table.
- Hay dos bolígrafos en la mochila.There are two pens in the backpack.
- Este bolígrafo escribe en azul.This pen writes in blue.
- ¿Me prestas tu bolígrafo?Will you lend me your pen?
- Los bolígrafos están junto a los cuadernos.The pens are next to the notebooks.
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Choose the masculine article: ___ bolígrafo está sobre la mesa. (El / La)
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El
El is the masculine singular article for bolígrafo.
Choose the plural with the correct accent: Hay dos ___. (bolígrafos / boligrafos)
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bolígrafos
Bolígrafos keeps the accent on the same syllable.
Choose the writing instrument described: Quiero escribir con tinta usando una punta de bola, no con grafito: necesito ___. (un bolígrafo / un lápiz)
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un bolígrafo
An ink instrument with a ball tip is un bolígrafo.
Practice round
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Choose the masculine article: ___ bolígrafo está sobre la mesa. (El / La)
Choose the plural with the correct accent: Hay dos ___. (bolígrafos / boligrafos)
Choose the writing instrument described: Quiero escribir con tinta usando una punta de bola, no con grafito: necesito ___. (un bolígrafo / un lápiz)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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