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    Cubiertos (en. Cutlery)

    /kuˈβjeɾtos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Utensils used to serve and consume food, such as knives, forks, and spoons.
    There were five cutlery sets for each diner at the table.
    En la mesa había cinco cubiertos para cada comensal.
    Set of utensils used for the table.
    The cutlery was washed after dinner.
    Los cubiertos se lavaron después de la cena.
    Specific utensils for certain dishes.
    Special cutlery is required for eating seafood.
    Se requieren cubiertos especiales para comer mariscos.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to cover,' referring to utensils that cover the needs of food.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disposable cutlery
    eating utensils that are used once and then discarded.
    cubiertos desechables
    stainless steel cutlery
    eating utensils made of steel that does not rust.
    cubiertos de acero inoxidable
    to set the cutlery
    to arrange the utensils on the table before serving the food.
    poner los cubiertos

    Related Words

    spoon
    Utensil with a bowl used for eating liquids or soft foods.
    cuchara
    fork
    Utensil with prongs used to poke and bring food to the mouth.
    tenedor
    knife
    Sharp utensil used for cutting food.
    cuchillo

    Slang Meanings

    Utensils for eating at a picnic.
    I brought plastic cutlery for the picnic.
    Llevé cubiertos de plástico para el picnic.
    Knife and fork as a symbol of elegance.
    At a formal dinner, the cutlery is very important.
    En una cena formal, los cubiertos son muy importantes.