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    Astillas (en. Splinters)

    /as'tijas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fragments of wood or similar material.
    The carpenter picked up the splinters left after cutting the board.
    El carpintero recogió las astillas que quedaron después de cortar la tabla.
    A small piece that comes off something larger.
    The splinters from the old piece of furniture were scattered on the floor.
    Las astillas del viejo mueble estaban esparcidas por el suelo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stilla', which means 'drop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be worn out
    To be tired or worn out.
    estar hecho astillas
    to get splinters
    To produce or create problems.
    sacar astillas

    Related Words

    wood
    Fibrous material obtained from trees.
    madera
    to detach
    To separate something from what is joined.
    desprender

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme weariness or tiredness.
    After the party, I was worn out.
    Después de la fiesta, estaba hecho astillas.
    Frustration over small things.
    Don't be upset about that, it's not worth it.
    No seas astilla por eso, no vale la pena.