la regla

the ruler

Example Sentence

La regla me ayuda a medir cada lado.

The ruler helps me measure each side.

Meaning

La regla is a ruler used to measure and draw straight lines. In craft contexts, it usually means the tool, not a rule.

Common Phrases

  • usar la regla — to use the ruler
  • medir la distancia — to measure the distance

Example

La regla me ayuda a medir cada lado.

The ruler helps me measure each side.

Common Mistake

Wrong gender: la regla, not el regla.