Spanish word

cuchilla

Pronunciation

IPA/kuˈtʃiʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounblade

Example

La cuchilla está afilada.

The blade is sharp.

Illustration for cuchilla (blade)

More examples

Voy a cambiar la cuchilla del cúter antes de usarlo.

I'm going to change the cutter blade before using it.

Core concept

Thin sharp cutting edge used in razors and box cutters.

Common phrases

  • cuchilla de afeitar

    razor blade

  • cambiar la cuchilla

    change the blade

  • cuchilla del cúter

    cutter blade

Similar words

cuchillo: Handheld cutting tool with an attached blade and handle for kitchen and general use.
filo: Sharpened edge of a blade or tool that provides the cutting action.
navaja: Small folding knife with a pivoting blade intended for easy carrying.
rasuradora: Shaving device equipped with blades for removing beard or body hair.

Definition in Spanish

Borde o lámina fina y cortante que corta materiales; se emplea como hoja de recambio en máquinas de afeitar y en cúter, y en geografía puede indicar una cresta alargada.

Word origin

Derived from cuchillo with the diminutive suffix -illa meaning 'small blade', ultimately tracing back to Latin cultellus.

Usage tips

  • The word refers both to a small replaceable blade and to a geographical crest, so add context such as 'cuchilla de afeitar' or 'una cuchilla en la sierra' to avoid ambiguity.

Other meanings

  • razor bladenoun
  • cutter bladenoun
  • ridgenoun

Related words

  • cuchilladastab woundnoun
  • cuchillazoknife slashnoun

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