Cuchillos (en. Knives)

/kuˈtʃiʝos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An instrument used for cutting, composed of a blade and a handle.

The chef used sharp knives to prepare the food.

El chef usó cuchillos afilados para preparar la comida.

A tool that can have different shapes and sizes, used in various activities.

In the workshop, knives are used to carve wood.

En el taller se utilizan cuchillos para tallar madera.

From Latin 'cultellus', a diminutive of 'culter', meaning 'blade' or 'hoe'.

to knife

expression indicating that something is done with great intensity or rigidity.

a cuchillo

wooden knife

refers to a knife that is not sharp or is inadequate.

cuchillo de palo

table knife

term describing a type of knife used for food.

cuchillo de mesas

spoon

Kitchen utensil used for serving or eating.

cuchara

cutter

Tool used for cutting, similar to a knife but with a different cutting mechanism.

cortadora

razor

Small knife that can fold.

navaja

Knife as a reference to betrayal.

He gave me a knife in the back when he spoke poorly of me.

Me dio un cuchillo en la espalda cuando habló mal de mí.

Knife used as a symbol of vandalism or violence.

On the street, many carry knives for self-defense.

En la calle, muchos llevan cuchillos para defenderse.