'Piedra, Papel O Tijera': the Viral Soccer Duel Bringing Spanish Scissors to Life
Q1: What is the correct Spanish word for scissors?
A1: The Spanish word for scissors is tijeras (plural) or tijera (singular). Both forms correctly refer to a single cutting instrument. In formal writing and Spain, the plural las tijeras is most common.
Q2: Is scissors in Spanish masculine or feminine?
A2: The noun is feminine. Always use the feminine definite article la (singular) or las (plural), accompanied by feminine adjectives, such as las tijeras pequeñas.
Q3: How do you say 'rock, paper, scissors' in Spanish?
A3: The universal translation is piedra, papel o tijera (or piedra, papel o tijeras in Spain). In Chile, the game is popularly known as cachipún, while in Peru it is often called yan-ken-pó.
Q4: How do you pronounce 'tijeras' correctly?
A4: It is pronounced tee-HEH-rahs [tiˈxeɾas]. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable (-je-), and the Spanish "j" sounds like a raspy, breathy "h".
