Sandpaper in Spanish
Sandpaper in Spanish is lija (LEE-hah). It's feminine: la lija.
- Spanish
- la lija
- Say it
- lah LEE-hah
- Gender
- Feminine: la lija
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Power tools and measuring tools in Spanish
The other words in step 3 of Tools in Spanish.
- el taladrodrill · el tah-LAH-droh
- la brocadrill bit · lah BROH-kah
- la sierra circularcircular saw · lah SYEH-rrah seer-koo-LAHR
- la lijadorasander · lah lee-hah-DOH-rah
- el nivelspirit level · el nee-BEHL
- la cinta métricatape measure · lah SEEN-tah MEH-tree-kah
- la reglaruler · lah RREH-glah
- la escuadracarpenter’s square · lah ehs-KWAH-drah
- la escaleraladder · lah ehs-kah-LEH-rah
Questions about lija
How do you say sandpaper in Spanish?
Sandpaper in Spanish is la lija.
How do you pronounce lija?
Say it LEE-hah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: LEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is lija masculine or feminine in Spanish?
lija is feminine, so it takes la: la lija.
What does lija mean in English?
In English, la lija means sandpaper.
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