English–Spanish
“toothpick” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈliʝo/
Example
Después de comer, busco un palillo en la mesa.
After eating, I look for a toothpick on the table.
How to say “toothpick” in Spanish
“Toothpick” in Spanish is palillo.
Thin pointed stick, usually wooden, used for picking at teeth or piercing small portions of food.
Example sentences with palillo
Pinchó el canapé con un palillo.
He pierced the canapé with a toothpick.
Tips for using palillo
- At the table after a meal, palillo normally refers to a toothpick, but in bar service palillo more often denotes the skewer used to present tapas.