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“knife” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kuˈtʃiʝo/

Example

Pásame el cuchillo, por favor.

Pass me the knife, please.

Illustration for cuchillo (knife)

How to say “knife” in Spanish

“Knife” in Spanish is cuchillo.

Handheld cutting tool with a blade and a handle used for cutting food and other materials.

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

Example sentences with cuchillo

El cuchillo está en el cajón.

The knife is in the drawer.

Tips for using cuchillo

  • A folding pocketknife is usually called navaja or navajita in Spanish, while cuchillo typically refers to kitchen or fixed blades.

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