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How do you say "paper" in Spanish?
el papel
In Spanish, "paper" is el papel.
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Pronunciation
Say pah-PEL. The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
El papel is masculine. Papel is used for many things besides writing.
Example sentence
Necesito papel para la impresora.
I need paper for the printer.
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How to remember el papel
Papel sounds like 'petal'. Both are thin, delicate, and papery.
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- sticky note la nota adhesiva
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Questions about el papel
How do you say "paper" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "paper" is el papel. It is a noun.
Is el papel masculine or feminine?
El papel is masculine. Papel is used for many things besides writing.
How is el papel used in a sentence?
Use el papel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Necesito papel para la impresora. (I need paper for the printer.).
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