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    Filo (en. Edge)

    /ˈfilo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sharp border of an object, such as a knife or a sword.
    The edge of the knife was so sharp that it cut easily.
    El filo del cuchillo estaba tan afilado que cortaba con facilidad.
    Line or outline of something.
    The artist drew the edge of the mountains in his landscape.
    El artista dibujó el filo de las montañas en su paisaje.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'filum', which means 'thread' or 'string'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the edge
    To be in a critical or dangerous situation.
    estar al filo
    edge cut
    Cut made with a sharp object.
    corte de filo
    edge of the razor
    Delicate or risky situation.
    filo de la navaja

    Related Words

    sharp
    Having a very sharp edge.
    afilado
    knife
    Tool with an edge for cutting.
    cuchillo
    corner
    Point where two sides meet.
    esquina

    Slang Meanings

    To be aware of everything.
    That guy is on the edge of what happens in the neighborhood.
    Ese chico está al filo de lo que pasa en el barrio.
    A person who is always in risky situations.
    That girl is always a risk-taker, she never worries about the consequences.
    Esa chica es siempre una filo, nunca se preocupa por las consecuencias.