la goma
the eraser
Example Sentence
La goma borra el trazo sin manchar el cuaderno.
The eraser erases the line without staining the notebook.
Meaning
La goma commonly means an eraser in many contexts (especially in Spain), and it can also mean rubber. In crafts, it often refers to erasing pencil marks cleanly.
Common Phrases
- goma de borrar — eraser
- borrar el trazo — to erase the line/mark
Example
La goma de borrar quita la marca sin manchar el papel.
The eraser removes the mark without smudging the paper.
Common Mistake
Assuming it only means chewing gum: la goma can be an eraser; chicle is chewing gum.