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“knife sharpener” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/afilaˈðoɾ/

Example

Necesito un afilador para afilar mis cuchillos.

I need a knife sharpener to hone my knives.

Illustration for afilador (knife sharpener)

How to say “knife sharpener” in Spanish

“Knife sharpener” in Spanish is afilador.

Person or tool that sharpens blades.

Full entry for afilador: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with afilador

Compré un afilador de cocina para mantener las hojas en buen estado.

I bought a kitchen knife sharpener to keep the blades in good condition.

Tips for using afilador

  • The same word commonly names both a handheld sharpening tool and an itinerant sharpener, and customers often agree a fee with phrases like '¿Cuánto por afilar?'

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