El bolígrafo
Example: El bolígrafo azul está sobre la mesa.
Definition
"El bolígrafo" refers to a pen, a writing instrument with a ball point that dispenses ink as it moves across paper. It is commonly used for everyday writing tasks, such as taking notes or signing documents, like in the example phrase, "El bolígrafo azul está sobre la mesa."
Etymology
The word "el bolígrafo" comes from the combination of the Greek word 'bólos' meaning 'ball' and the Spanish word 'grafo,' derived from the Greek 'graphē,' meaning 'writing.' This name highlights the pen's defining feature: a small ball that rolls to dispense ink. Did you know the ballpoint pen was invented in the early 20th century to improve upon traditional fountain pens?
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"El bolígrafo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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