sandpaper in Spanish
sandpaper in Spanish is lija, papel de lija, lijar — sandpaper means paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
sandpaper in Spanish
lija
(uncountable) Strong paper coated with (traditionally) sand or (today) manufactured aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasive material, used for smoothing and polishing.
papel de lija
(uncountable) Strong paper coated with (traditionally) sand or (today) manufactured aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasive material, used for smoothing and polishing.
lijar
(transitive) To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.
What does "sandpaper" mean?
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noun Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
"He ran a sheet of sandpaper over the rough edge of the shelf."
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verb To rub or smooth a surface using sandpaper.
"She sandpapered the old door before repainting it."
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sandpaper in a sentence
- He ran a sheet of sandpaper over the rough edge of the shelf.
- Fine-grit sandpaper gives wood a silky finish before varnishing.
- She sandpapered the old door before repainting it.
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What is "sandpaper" in Spanish?
"sandpaper" in Spanish is lija, papel de lija, lijar. sandpaper means: Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
How do you use "sandpaper" in a sentence?
Example: "He ran a sheet of sandpaper over the rough edge of the shelf." In Spanish, "sandpaper" is lija, papel de lija, lijar.
Are there other ways to say "sandpaper" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "sandpaper": lija, papel de lija, lijar.
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