What does papel in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word papel in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use papel in Spanish.

The word papel in Spanish means piece, piece of paper, paper, document, papers, role, part, role, function, take on the role of, paper loader, paper tray, paper boat, paper sailboat, wad of paper, wall hangings, play a role, make a fool of yourself, play the role of, play the part of, sheet of paper, play the role of, carry out the duties of, play an important role, get into character, shiny paper, glossy paper, paper towel, wrapping paper, writing paper, tinfoil, brown paper, filter paper, aluminum foil, recycled paper, role of the state, wax paper, waxed paper, toilet paper, toilet tissue, papier maché, paper mache, paper money, ruled paper, parchment paper, newsprint, wallpaper, leading role, blotting paper, supporting role, stamped paper, letterhead, paper napkin. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word papel

piece, piece of paper

nombre masculino (hoja delgada para escribir) (of writing paper)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Dame un papel para apuntarte mi teléfono.

Give me a sheet of paper to write down my number for you.

paper, document

nombre masculino (documento cualquiera) ([sth] written for information)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Sólo falta un papel para la firma del contrato de arrendamiento.

Only one document is missing to sign the lease agreement.

papers

nombre masculino (gen pl (documento identificativo)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

Cuando estaba de vacaciones en Estados Unidos, un oficial del gobierno me pidió que le mostrara mis papeles.

While I was on vacation in the United States, a government official asked me to show him my papers.

role, part

nombre masculino (personaje que representa un actor) (act the part of)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Julia Roberts hará el papel de la bruja de Blanca Nieves.

Julia Roberts will play the role of the witch in Snow White.

role, function

nombre masculino (tarea desempeñada por alguien) (tasks undertaken)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Mi papel en esta empresa consiste en atender a los clientes.

My role in this company consists of serving the customers.

take on the role of

locución verbal (asumir obligación ajena)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me caso con él, pero no voy a asumir el papel de la madre.

I married him but I'm not going to take on the role of his mother.

paper loader, paper tray

(carga en fotocopiadora)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Repón folios en la bandeja de papel que no queda y necesito hacer unas fotocopias.

Load the paper tray as it's run out and I need to print off more copies.

paper boat, paper sailboat

(figura hecha a mano)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cuando era niño me gustaba hacer barcos de papel.

When I was a child I liked making paper sailboats (or: paper boats).

wad of paper

locución nominal femenina (pelotita) (informal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La maestra castigó al niño por arrojarles bolas de papel a sus compañeros.

The teacher punished the child for throwing wads of paper at his classmates.

wall hangings

(para decorar pared)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

play a role

locución verbal (realizar una función)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El moderador desempeña un papel secundario en el debate.

The moderator plays a secondary role in the debate.

make a fool of yourself

locución verbal (CR, coloquial (ridículo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

play the role of, play the part of

locución verbal (actor: representar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Hizo el papel de villano pero no fue muy convincente.

He played the role of the villain but wasn't very convincing.

sheet of paper

(folio, página)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Juan anotó todo en una hoja de papel.

Juan wrote down everything on a piece of paper.

play the role of

(actuar un personaje)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El famoso actor interpretó el papel del Rey Lear.

The famous actor played the role of King Lear.

carry out the duties of

(desempeñar una función)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Laura interpretó el papel de jefe mientras él estuvo de vacaciones.

Laura carried out the boss's duties while he was on holiday.

play an important role

locución verbal (tener peso en un asunto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La belleza de Ana jugó un papel importante en su éxito.

Ana's beauty plays an important role in her success.

get into character

locución verbal (empatizar con el personaje)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los actores deben meterse en el papel si quieren ser exitosos.

Actors have to get into character if they want to be successful.

shiny paper, glossy paper

(papel brillante)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

paper towel

(papel desechable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Este papel de cocina es muy absorbente y sirve para limpiar cualquier desastre.

wrapping paper

(papel para empaquetar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

writing paper

(folio, libreta)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

tinfoil

locución nominal masculina (papel de aluminio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El papel de estaño tiene muchos usos en la cocina.

Tinfoil has many uses in the kitchen.

brown paper

nombre masculino (burdo, marrón)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El papel de estraza se usa para hacer paquetes.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Juan has to mail this document in a manila envelope.

filter paper

(papel para filtrar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El papel de filtro es una herramienta básica del laboratorio de química.

Filter paper is an essential tool in a chemical laboratory.

aluminum foil

(papel de aluminio) (US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Juan usa mucho el papel de plata cuando cocina.

Juan uses aluminum foil a lot when he cooks.

recycled paper

(papel reciclado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

role of the state

locución nominal masculina (der: función del Estado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

wax paper, waxed paper

(papel para cocinar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El papel encerado es lo mejor para que no se te peguen las galletas.

Wax paper is the best so that the cookies do not stick.

toilet paper, toilet tissue

nombre masculino (papel del baño)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

No queda papel higiénico en el baño.

There's no toilet paper left in the bathroom.

papier maché, paper mache

locución nominal masculina (papel para trabajos manuales)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El papel maché es perfecto para construir piñatas.

Papier maché is perfect for making pinatas.

paper money

locución nominal masculina (billete impreso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Ante la escasez de billetes de alta denominación, el Gobierno autorizó la creación de papel moneda.

Given the scarcity of high-denomination notes, the Government authorised the creation of paper money.

ruled paper

locución nominal masculina (pentagrama, renglones)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

parchment paper

locución nominal masculina (papel para escritura)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

newsprint

(hoja de periódico) (technical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

wallpaper

locución nominal masculina (para empapelar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La habitación de mis hijas tiene papel pintado rosa.

My daughters' bedroom has pink wallpaper.

leading role

(papel protagonista)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Esta famosa actriz representará el papel principal en la nueva película de acción.

The famous actress will play the leading role in the new action movie.

blotting paper

locución nominal masculina (esponjoso: seca escrito)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

supporting role

(papel no protagonista)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Marta tuvo que conformarse con un papel secundario en la obra de teatro de la escuela.

Marta had to settle for a supporting role in the school play.

stamped paper

(papel con timbre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Antes de 1955, el uso de papel sellado era obligatorio para todo tipo de trámites en el país.

Prior to 1955, the use of stamped paper was compulsory for all procedures in the country.

letterhead

locución nominal masculina (derecho: papel con sello o marca) (stationary of a business)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

paper napkin

(servilleta de un solo uso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Debemos comprar servilletas de papel para la fiesta.

We need to buy paper serviettes for the party.

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