Lápiz can name a pencil used for writing or drawing.
The idea
Use el lápiz and los lápices; plural z changes to c before es.
Examples
- Escribo con lápiz.I write in pencil.
- El dibujo está hecho a lápiz.The drawing is done in pencil.
- En clase usamos lápices de colores.In class we use colored pencils.
- Este lápiz tiene una punta fina.This pencil has a fine point.
- ¿Tienes un lápiz para mí?Do you have a pencil for me?
- Guardo los lápices en una caja.I keep the pencils in a box.
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Watch out
A graphite pencil differs from a ballpoint pen that uses ink.
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Choose the masculine article: ___ lápiz tiene una punta fina. (El / La)
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El
El is the masculine singular article for lápiz.
Choose the correctly spelled plural: En clase usamos dos ___. (lápices / lápizes)
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lápices
Lápices changes z to c and keeps the written accent.
Choose the instrument described: Quiero escribir con grafito, no con tinta: necesito ___. (un lápiz / un bolígrafo)
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un lápiz
A graphite writing instrument is un lápiz.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the masculine article: ___ lápiz tiene una punta fina. (El / La)
Choose the correctly spelled plural: En clase usamos dos ___. (lápices / lápizes)
Choose the instrument described: Quiero escribir con grafito, no con tinta: necesito ___. (un lápiz / un bolígrafo)
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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Describe a drawing in pencil and ask for a pencil.