Spanish word

cartulina

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɾtuˈlina/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncardstock

Example

Necesito cartulina para hacer un cartel.

I need cardstock to make a poster.

Illustration for cartulina (cardstock)

More examples

¿Tienes cartulina para la presentación?

Do you have cardstock for the presentation?

Core concept

A flat, moderately thick sheet used as lightweight backing or mounting for displays.

Common phrases

  • pliego de cartulina

    sheet of cardstock

  • hacer un cartel con cartulina

    make a poster with cardstock

  • comprar cartulina

    buy cardstock

Similar words

papel: General-purpose thin paper for printing, writing, and everyday tasks.
cartón: Heavy, durable board material used to make boxes and packaging.
hoja: Individual sheet of paper, typically used for a single page of text or a copy.
tarjeta: Small, firm paper piece used for greeting cards, business cards, or small notes.

Definition in Spanish

Papel grueso y plano que sirve como soporte ligero para presentaciones, carteles y manualidades; más fino que el cartón pero más consistente que el papel normal.

Word origin

Cartulina derives from Latin charta via Spanish carta, with -ina forming a noun for a particular firm paper rather than ordinary paper.

Usage tips

  • In shops cartulina often appears in colored sheets and different weights, so buyers specify weight or purpose to avoid receiving thinner construction paper or heavier cardboard.

Other meanings

  • construction papernoun
  • poster boardnoun
  • mounting boardnoun

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