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/ˈla.piθ/ ES
/ˈla.pis/ MX
Translation
pencil
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Word origin
From Italian lapis ('pencil'), from Latin lapis ('stone'), originally short for lapis plumbarius ('lead stone').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lapis
- English cognates
- lapidary, dilapidate
Grammar
Examples
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I need a pencil to write the letter.
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My pencil is on the table.
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The child has a red pencil.
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I bought new pencils for school.
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I drew a horse with this pencil.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 8: lápiz, seda, taco and 7 more words.