How to Say ‘Tape measure’ in Spain Spanish
La cinta métrica
lah SEEN-tah MEH-tree-kah
[lah SEEN-tah MEH-tree-kah]
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
The (feminine singular)
A definite article used before a singular feminine noun.
Me encanta la camisa que llevas.
I love the shirt you are wearing.
cinta
[SEEN-tah]
tape
Feminine noun for a strip or ribbon.
Necesito una cinta para el regalo.
I need a ribbon for the gift.
métrica
[MEH-tree-kah]
metric, measuring
Adjective related to the metre; with 'cinta' it means tape measure.
El sistema métrico es fácil.
The metric system is easy.
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