Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caneta

Noun
/kəˈnɛtə/
Definition
A caneta is a writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface, typically paper.
Examples
  • Eu escrevi com uma caneta azul. (I wrote with a blue pen.)
  • A caneta está na mesa. (The pen is on the table.)
  • Ele usou a caneta para assinar o documento. (He used the pen to sign the document.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘caneta’ translates to ‘pen’ in English.
Synonyms
  • esferográfica (ballpoint pen)
  • pena (feather pen)
  • marcador (marker)