Spanish Conversation · Level 143
45 words
Spanish word
papiro
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈpiɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounpapyrus
Example
Compré un papiro para usarlo como decoración.
I bought a papyrus to use as decoration.
More examples
Un coleccionista encontró un papiro egipcio en la subasta.
A collector found an Egyptian papyrus at the auction.
Core concept
Flat sheets used for writing made from the stalks of a reedlike marsh plant.
Common phrases
papiro egipcio
Egyptian papyrus
coleccionista de papiros
collector of papyri
Similar words
papel: Flexible flat sheets of plant or wood fibers that offer a smooth surface for writing and printing.
documento: Paper or electronic item that contains official information kept for reference or proof.
Definition in Spanish
Designa la planta y, por extensión, del soporte hecho con ella que en la antigüedad sirvió como material para escribir.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin papyrus and ultimately from Greek πάπυρος, where the reed name extended to the paperlike writing support made from its stalks.
Usage tips
- In Spanish usage, papiro often appears in museum or archaeological contexts but in commerce it commonly names decorative reproductions or souvenir items rather than authentic ancient documents.