Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
grapa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɾapa/
Meaning
- feminine nounstaple
Example
¿Tienes una grapa?
Do you happen to have a staple with you?
More examples
La grapa se ha quedado en la ropa.
The staple has become stuck on the clothing.
Core concept
Small folded metal clip that fastens sheets of paper.
Common phrases
sacar una grapa
take out a staple
atasco de grapas
stapler jam
Similar words
grapadora: Mechanical tool that forces folded metal fasteners through paper and secures them.
clip: Flat wire clip that slides over sheets to hold them without piercing.
pinza: Flat hand clamp with two jaws that squeezes paper together for a firm hold.
chincheta: Pointed thumbtack with a broad head for pressing paper onto surfaces.
Definition in Spanish
Fragmento metálico pequeño que sirve como cierre al doblarse sobre sí mismo en una grapadora.
Word origin
The Spanish word is probably related to French agrafe and Italian graffa/graffetta, words meaning 'clasp' that explain its use as a small stapler fastener.
Usage tips
- When buying grapas, Spanish speakers commonly use phrases like 'una caja de grapas' or 'grapas para grapadora' to indicate quantity or stapler compatibility.
Related words
- grapadostapledadjective
- graparstapleverb