Cartulina refers to a thick paper or cardstock that is often used for various purposes including crafts, artwork, or presentations. It is generally heavier and sturdier than regular writing paper, making it suitable for projects that require some durability. Cartulina is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in educational and artistic settings.
La profesora pidió a los estudiantes que trajeran cartulina para el proyecto.
(The teacher asked the students to bring cardstock for the project.)
Necesito cartulina de colores para hacer tarjetas.
(I need colored cardboard to make cards.)
Ella utilizó cartulina blanca para su presentación sobre la historia del arte.
(She used white cardstock for her presentation on the history of art.)
While cartulina does not have commonly known idiomatic expressions associated with it, it is often discussed in the context of educational materials or crafts. Below are some example sentences that could involve idiomatic use in practical contexts:
Con toda la cartulina que compré, tengo material suficiente para un aula entera.
(With all the cardstock I bought, I have enough material for an entire classroom.)
No dejes que tu creatividad quede en una simple hoja de cartulina.
(Don't let your creativity be limited to a simple sheet of cardstock.)
A veces hay que salir de la cartulina y pensar en grande.
(Sometimes you need to think outside the cardstock and think big.)
The word cartulina comes from the Spanish term cartón, which means cardboard. The suffix -ina indicates a type of material. Therefore, cartulina refers to a specific kind of cardboard or thick paper.
Synonyms: - Papel grueso (thick paper) - Cartón (cardboard)
Antonyms: - Papel delgado (thin paper) - Papel normal (regular paper)