noun

la pluma

pen

Objeto ligero con el que escribimos, o parte del cuerpo de las aves que les sirve para volar y protegerse.

The word "pluma" in Spanish primarily means "feather". It can also refer to a "pen", especially a fountain pen or any writing instrument that resembles a feather.

  • As feather, it is the soft, light structure growing from birds' skin.
  • As pen, it relates to tools used for writing or drawing.

Example:

  • "El pájaro tiene plumas de colores." (The bird has colorful feathers.)
  • "Escribo con una pluma elegante." (I write with an elegant pen.)

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Examples

Ayer compré una pluma muy elegante.noun

Yesterday I bought a very elegant pen.

Tengo una pluma azul en mi mochila.noun

I have a blue pen in my backpack.

¿Dónde está mi pluma roja?noun

Where is my red pen?

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