Translation of Spanish word "tijeras" to English
tijeras
/tiˈxeɾas/
Meaning
Nouna tool used for cutting
How to use
Tijeras ('scissors') is feminine plural (usually used in plural: las tijeras). A single pair of scissors is unas tijeras.
🇬🇧 English
scissors
Example
Ella siempre lleva tijeras en su bolsa.
She always carries scissors in her bag.
Las tijeras no están afiladas.
The scissors are not sharp.
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- un par de tijeras— a pair of scissors
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The Spanish word "tijeras" means "scissors" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ella siempre lleva tijeras en su bolsa." (which translates as "She always carries scissors in her bag.").
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