Tijeras (en. Scissors)
/tiˈxeras/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
An instrument used to cut paper, fabric, or other materials.
I need some scissors to cut this paper.
Necesito unas tijeras para recortar este papel.
A tool or utensil that facilitates cutting by opening and closing its blades.
Kitchen scissors are very useful for preparing food.
Las tijeras de cocina son muy útiles para preparar alimentos.
An object used in crafts and the textile industry.
I bought special scissors for scrapbooking.
Compré tijeras especiales para hacer scrapbooking.
Etymology
From the Latin 'cisoria' which refers to cutting.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cut with scissors
To solve a problem in a drastic way.
cortar por las tijeras
pruning shears
Tool used to cut branches or plants.
tijeras de podar
sewing scissors
Scissors specifically for garment making.
tijeras de costura
Related Words
cut
The action of dividing something into parts.
corte
craft
An activity that involves creating objects with hands.
manualidad
manufacturing
The process of producing goods.
fabricación
Slang Meanings
An expression that refers to a situation in which a difficult decision is made.
In that meeting, the scissors cut the discussion.
En esa reunión, las tijeras cortaron la discusión.
A colloquial term that can refer to spark or talent in creation.
This artist has very creative scissors.
Este artista tiene unas tijeras muy creativas.