Spanish Conversation · Level 72
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Spanish word
arista
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɾista/
Meaning
- feminine nounedge
Example
Ten cuidado con la arista del cuchillo cuando cocines.
Be careful with the edge of the knife when you cook.
More examples
Me corté con la arista de la mesa.
I cut myself on the edge of the table.
Core concept
Sharp corner where two surfaces meet, like the thin edge of a tabletop.
Common phrases
la arista del cuchillo
the edge of the knife
la arista de la hoja
the edge of the blade
la arista de la mesa
the edge of the table
Similar words
filo: Very sharp, narrow edge of a cutting tool or knife that slices material.
borde: Edge or rim along a flat surface, serving as its outer boundary.
canto: Meeting line of two surfaces that creates an object's corner or facet.
hoja: Flat metallic plate of a knife or tool that supports the cutting edge.
Definition in Spanish
Punta o filo estrecho y afilado de una superficie u objeto, capaz de cortar o enganchar al rozarla.
Word origin
Derived from Latin arista 'awn' meaning a pointed tip, the Spanish term shifted to denote thin, often protruding corners and cutting edges on objects.
Usage tips
- Unlike filo (a cutting edge) or borde (a border), arista specifically implies a thin, often dangerous corner that can snag or cut fabric and skin.
Other meanings
- sharp edgenoun