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    Cuchilla (en. Blade)

    /kuˈtʃiʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Utensil with a sharp edge used for cutting.
    The kitchen blade is essential for preparing food.
    La cuchilla de cocina es esencial para preparar los alimentos.
    Sharp part of certain instruments, like axes or knives.
    The blade of the saw was worn out.
    La cuchilla de la sierra estaba desgastada.
    Element of an object that allows it to cut.
    The blade of the lawn mower must be changed regularly.
    La cuchilla de la cortadora de césped debe cambiarse regularmente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'culcālea', which means 'knife, edge' and related to 'cucina'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a blade
    To attack or criticize directly.
    dar cuchilla
    razor blade
    Tool used for shaving.
    cuchilla de afeitar
    wind blade
    Part of a wind turbine.
    cuchilla de viento

    Related Words

    knife
    Similar utensil but designed more for cutting in the kitchen.
    cuchillo
    razor
    Fine cutting tool used for shaving.
    razor
    axe
    Cutting tool with a larger edge, used for splitting wood.
    hacha

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a cunning or quick-thinking person.
    He’s a sharp one in business, always finds a way to get ahead.
    Es un cuchilla en los negocios, siempre encuentra una forma de salir adelante.
    Term used in youth slang to refer to a strong insult.
    Don’t be sharp, you don’t need to talk about him like that.
    No seas cuchilla, no necesitas hablar así de él.