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/kuˈtʃiʎo/ ES
/kuˈtʃiʝo/ MX
Translation
knife
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Word origin
From Latin cultellus ('small knife'), a diminutive of culter ('knife, ploughshare'). The same root gives English cutlery and coulter.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cultellus
- English cognates
- cutlery, coulter
Grammar
Examples
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I need a better knife for the meat.
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Cut the bread with the kitchen knife.
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Keep the knives in the top drawer.
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She cut herself with the knife while preparing dinner.
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The chef pulled out an enormous knife to prepare the fish.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 2: cuchillo, evidencia, cine and 7 more words.