The Meaning of resma

Keyword: Resma

Definition:
In Spanish, “resma” refers to a ream of paper, which is typically a unit of measure consisting of 500 sheets of paper. It can also refer to the quantity of paper in a bundle that is ready for use in printing and writing.

Usage:

• “Compré una resma de papel para la impresora.” (I bought a ream of paper for the printer.)
• “La oficina necesita más resmas para el proyecto.” (The office needs more reams for the project.)

Etymology:
The word “resma” comes from the Arabic term “رَسْمَة” (rasma), which means “drawing or sketching.” It evolved in the context of paper and writing materials.

Pronunciation:
/ˈres.ma/ (in IPA notation)

Synonyms:

• Mazo (though less common, it also refers to a bundle of paper)
• Paquete de papel (paper package)

Antonyms:
There are no direct antonyms for “resma” in the context of paper quantities; however, in a broader sense, terms like “poco” (little) or “escasez” (scarcity) could imply the absence or lack of paper.

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1. Compré una resma de papel para imprimir mis documentos.
   (I bought a ream of paper to print my documents.)

2. La oficina necesita otra resma de papel para la impresora.
   (The office needs another ream of paper for the printer.)

3. En la papelería, una resma de papel reciclado es más cara.
   (In the stationery store, a ream of recycled paper is more expensive.)

4. Ella utilizó una resma de cartulina para su proyecto de arte.
   (She used a ream of cardstock for her art project.)

5. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que trajeran una resma de hojas en blanco.
   (The teacher asked the students to bring a ream of blank sheets.)

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