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knife in Spanish

knife in Spanish is cuchillo, navaja, puñal — knife means a tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.

knife in Spanish

cuchillo
noun
navaja
noun
cuchillo
noun
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing or stabbing but too short to be called a sword; a dagger.
puñal
noun
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing or stabbing but too short to be called a sword; a dagger.
serranil
noun
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing or stabbing but too short to be called a sword; a dagger.
acuchillar
verb
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.

What does "knife" mean?

  1. noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
    "She sliced the bread with a bread knife."
  2. verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
    "He was knifed in the arm during the scuffle."
  3. verb To betray someone, especially a political ally.
    "Party insiders accused him of knifing his own leader before the vote."

knife in a sentence

  • She sliced the bread with a bread knife.
  • Always keep your kitchen knives sharp — a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one.
  • He was knifed in the arm during the scuffle.
  • Party insiders accused him of knifing his own leader before the vote.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "knife" in Spanish?

"knife" in Spanish is cuchillo, navaja, puñal. knife means: A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.

How do you use "knife" in a sentence?

Example: "She sliced the bread with a bread knife." In Spanish, "knife" is cuchillo, navaja, puñal.

Are there other ways to say "knife" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "knife": cuchillo, navaja, puñal, serranil, acuchillar.

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