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What does «el lapicero» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el lapicero
the pen
| Meaning | the pen |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | el bolígrafo |
| Register | Neutral |
«Préstame un lapicero para firmar.»
Lend me a pen to sign.
In the DR a pen is a «lapicero»; «bolígrafo» is understood but almost nobody says it. A pencil is still «lápiz».
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