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How do you say "sandpaper" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el papel de lija
In Spanish (Latin America), "sandpaper" is el papel de lija.
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Pronunciation
Think of "el papel de lija" as EHL pah-PEHL DEH LEE-hah spoken fast, with the accent landing on the last syllable and no silent letters ignored.
Grammar notes
el papel de lija is masculine. Its plural is papeles de lija.
Example sentence
Alisó la mesa con papel de lija.
She smoothed the table with sandpaper.
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How to remember el papel de lija
The ending of "el papel de lija" rhymes loosely with other words you already know, so notice how it sliding into that same rhyming family in your head.
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Questions about el papel de lija
How do you pronounce el papel de lija?
Think of "el papel de lija" as EHL pah-PEHL DEH LEE-hah spoken fast, with the accent landing on the last syllable and no silent letters ignored.
Is el papel de lija masculine or feminine?
el papel de lija is masculine. el papel de lija is masculine. Its plural is papeles de lija.
How is el papel de lija used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el papel de lija is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Alisó la mesa con papel de lija. (She smoothed the table with sandpaper.).
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