Spanish word

utensilio

Pronunciation

IPA/utenˈsiljo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounutensil

Example

Este utensilio me ayuda mucho en la cocina.

This utensil helps me a lot in the kitchen.

Illustration for utensilio (utensil)

More examples

Compré un utensilio de cocina nuevo y es muy práctico.

I bought a new kitchen utensil and it is very practical.

Core concept

Household implement used for cooking, serving, or table tasks.

Common phrases

  • utensilio de cocina

    kitchen utensil

  • utensilio de mesa

    dining utensil

  • utensilio de limpieza

    cleaning utensil

Similar words

cubierto: Set of eating implements (knife, fork, spoon) used at a place setting.
cuchara: Spoon with a bowl-shaped end for scooping liquids or soft foods.
tenedor: Pronged implement used to spear, hold, and lift pieces of food.
cuchillo: Blade-equipped implement used to cut, slice, or spread food items.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto que se utiliza para realizar una tarea práctica, especialmente en la cocina, la mesa o en labores domésticas.

Word origin

Spanish utensilio comes from Latin utensilium, from the verb uti 'to use', originally meaning 'a thing for use' and later applied to household implements.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish, utensilio usually refers to kitchen or table items, while herramienta and instrumento denote more specialized or technical tools.

Other meanings

  • toolnoun

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