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    Tenedor (en. Fork)

    /te.ne.ˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Utensil used for eating, which has a handle and typically three or four tines.
    Use the fork to eat the salad.
    Usa el tenedor para comer la ensalada.
    Instrument with prongs, which is also used in agriculture.
    The gardener's fork is useful for aerating the soil.
    El tenedor de jardinero es útil para airear la tierra.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tenere' which means 'to hold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To not have a fork
    To have no options or resources available.
    no tener un tenedor
    To take out the fork
    Indicates that one is going to start eating.
    sacar el tenedor

    Related Words

    Spoon
    Table utensil with a bowl at one end, used to serve and eat liquids or soft foods.
    cuchara
    Plate
    Round container used to serve food.
    plato

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, 'fork' is used to refer to someone who is a bit clumsy while eating.
    That guy is a fork, he always drops his food.
    Ese chico es un tenedor, siempre se cae la comida.