English–Spanish
“pocket knife” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/naˈβaxa/
Example
Tengo una navaja en la mochila.
I have a pocket knife in my backpack.
How to say “pocket knife” in Spanish
“Pocket knife” in Spanish is navaja.
Small folding utility knife.
Example sentences with navaja
¿Tienes una navaja para cortar la cuerda?
Do you have a pocket knife for cutting the rope?
Tips for using navaja
- English speakers often expect navaja to mean razor, so a shaving tool is typically called 'navaja de afeitar' in Spanish.