paper

a thin material made from wood or other plant fibers, used for writing on, printing on, etc.

papel

• paper + prep

Collocations note paper · recycled paper

• Please write your name on a piece of paper.

  Por favor, escribe tu nombre en un trozo de papel.

an article in a newspaper or magazine about a particular subject

artículo, noticia

• paper + prep

Collocations science paper · opinion paper

• There was an interesting paper in the newspaper about climate change.

  Había un artículo interesante en el periódico sobre cambio climático.

a test of knowledge or ability in a particular subject, especially at university level

examen escrito, trabajo escrito

• paper + prep

Collocations history paper · final paper

• She is preparing for her final exam paper.

  Ella está preparándose para su examen escrito final.

a piece of writing about a particular subject, especially one written as part of an academic course or for publication in a journal

artículo académico, ensayo

• paper + prep

Collocations research paper · thesis paper

• He submitted a research paper to the conference.

  Él presentó un artículo de investigación al congreso.

a thin material used for wrapping things, especially food or gifts

papel de envolver

• paper + prep

Collocations wrapping paper · gift paper

• She wrapped the gift in colorful paper.

  Ella envolvió el regalo con papel colorido.

a newspaper, especially one that is not serious or important

periódico, revista sensacionalista

• paper + prep

Collocations tabloid paper · daily paper

• He reads the tabloid papers for entertainment.

  Él lee los periódicos sensacionalistas por diversión.

a document or set of documents that are official or legal

documento, papel oficial

• paper + prep

Collocations legal paper · official papers

• You need to show your official papers at the border.

  Necesitas mostrar tus documentos oficiales en la frontera.

money in the form of banknotes, as opposed to coins or checks

dinero en efectivo, billetes

• paper + prep

Collocations cash paper · banknote paper

• He paid in cash, using only paper money.

  Él pagó en efectivo, usando solo billetes.