Ballpoint pen (Argentina) in Spanish

Ballpoint pen (Argentina) in Spanish is la lapicera. You can also say el bolígrafo.

lapicera is feminine, so it takes la: la lapicera.

In English, la lapicera means ballpoint pen (Argentina).

Ballpoint pen (Argentina) in Spanish is lapicera (lah-pee-SEH-rah), or bolígrafo. It's feminine: la lapicera.

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How do you say ballpoint pen (Argentina) in Spanish?

Ballpoint pen (Argentina) in Spanish is la lapicera. You can also say el bolígrafo.

How do you pronounce lapicera?

Say it lah-pee-SEH-rah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is lapicera masculine or feminine in Spanish?

lapicera is feminine, so it takes la: la lapicera.

What does lapicera mean in English?

In English, la lapicera means ballpoint pen (Argentina).

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.