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How do you say "tape measure" in Spanish?
Cinta métrica
In Spanish, "tape measure" is Cinta métrica.
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Pronunciation
Break 'Cinta métrica' into its syllables slowly at first, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Grammar notes
Cinta métrica is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
tape measure
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Questions about Cinta métrica
How do you pronounce Cinta métrica?
Break 'Cinta métrica' into its syllables slowly at first, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Is Cinta métrica formal or casual?
Cinta métrica is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Cinta métrica used in Spanish?
Cinta métrica is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (tape measure).
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