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    Afilada (en. Sharp)

    /afiˈlaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to an object that has a very sharp edge or point.
    The knife is very sharp and cuts easily.
    El cuchillo está muy afilada y corta con facilidad.
    It is also used figuratively to describe a perceptive mind.
    His sharp intelligence sets him apart from his colleagues.
    Su afilada inteligencia lo distingue entre sus colegas.
    Indicates something that is well-developed or refined.
    The criticism was sharp but fair.
    La crítica fue afilada, pero justa.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'sharpen', which means to give edge or sharpness to an object.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sharp as a knife
    Extremely sharp or insightful.
    afilada como un cuchillo
    To have a sharp mind
    To be very intelligent or perceptive.
    tener una mente afilada
    To give it a sharp touch
    To improve something, making it more effective or impactful.
    darle un toque afilado

    Related Words

    Sharpener
    Tool used to sharpen objects.
    afilador
    Sharpening
    The action of sharpening.
    afilamiento
    Knife sharpener
    Person or machine that sharpens knives.
    afilador de cuchillos

    Slang Meanings

    To describe someone as cunning or intelligent, often in a witty context.
    That girl is very sharp; she always knows how to get out of trouble.
    Esa chica es muy afilada, siempre sabe cómo salir de los problemas.
    To refer to a cutting joke or remark.
    The comment he made was very sharp.
    El comentario que hizo fue muy afilado.