I need a pen

I need a pen(
ay
 
nid
 
ey
 
pehn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. necesito una pluma (singular)
I need a pen to fill out this form.Necesito una pluma para completar este formulario.
b. necesito un bolígrafo (singular)
I need a pen. - I have one in my purse.Necesito una pluma. - Yo tengo una en mi cartera.
c. necesito una lapicera (singular)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
I need a pen. - Can it be a red ink pen?Necesito una lapicera. - ¿Puede ser una lapicera de tinta roja?
d. necesito una birome (singular) (River Plate)
What are you looking for? - I need a pen to write something down.¿Qué buscas? - Necesito una birome para escribir algo.
e. necesito un esfero (singular)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
I need a pen. - For what?Necesito un esfero. - ¿Para qué?
f. necesito un lapicero (singular) (Andes)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
I need a pen and a pencil.Necesito un lapicero y un lápiz.
g. necesito un boli (singular)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I need a pen. Would you lend me one?Necesito un boli. ¿Me prestarías uno?
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate i need a pen using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
reddish