English–Spanish
“ballpoint pen” in Spanish
How to say “ballpoint pen” in Spanish
“Ballpoint pen” in Spanish is bolígrafo.
A pen whose tiny rotating metal ball transfers liquid ink to paper.
Example sentences with bolígrafo
Siempre llevo un bolígrafo en el bolsillo.
I always carry a ballpoint pen in my pocket.
Tips for using bolígrafo
- Native speakers commonly shorten bolígrafo to boli in casual requests, so boli is often understood in everyday conversation.
Other Spanish words for “ballpoint pen”
¿Dónde está mi boli?
Where is my ballpoint pen?
No encuentro mi birome.
I can't find my ballpoint pen.