Art supplies in Spanish

These are common art supplies you can use when drawing or painting.

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Glossary · Spanish

  • 01
    Lápiz[LAH-pees]
    Pencil
  • 02
    Borrador[boh-rrah-DOR]
    Eraser
  • 03
    Cuaderno de dibujo[kwah-DER-noh deh dee-BOO-ho]
    Sketchbook
  • 04
    Acuarela[ah-kwah-REH-lah]
    Watercolor
  • 05
    Pincel[peen-SEL]
    Paintbrush
  • 06
    Pintura acrílica[peen-TOO-rah ah-KREE-lee-kah]
    Acrylic Paint
  • 07
    Regla[REH-glah]
    Ruler
  • 08
    Tijeras[tee-HEH-rahs]
    Scissors
  • 09
    Barra de pegamento[BAH-rrah deh peh-gah-MEN-toh]
    Glue Stick
Art supplies in Spanish — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. Uso un lápiz para hacer un boceto.

    I use a pencil to make a sketch.

  2. Necesito un borrador para corregir mi dibujo.

    I need an eraser to correct my drawing.

  3. Pinto con acuarela y un pincel.

    I paint with watercolor and a paintbrush.

  4. La regla me ayuda a dibujar líneas rectas.

    The ruler helps me draw straight lines.

  5. Corto el papel con tijeras.

    I cut the paper with scissors.

  6. Uso barra de pegamento para pegar las piezas.

    I use a glue stick to stick the pieces together.