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.