la cinta
the tape
Example Sentence
Pon cinta para cubrir bien el borde pintado.
Put tape on to cover the painted edge well.
Meaning
La cinta means "the tape" (for example, masking tape or packing tape). In painting, it is what you use to protect edges and make clean lines.
Common Phrases
- cinta de pintor — painter's tape
- poner cinta — to put tape on
Example
Pon cinta en el borde para una linea recta.
Put tape on the edge for a straight line.
Common Mistake
Using the wrong word: in this context, tape is la cinta, not la cuerda (rope) or la cadena (chain).