Translation
penknife, razor
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Word origin
From Latin novacula ('razor'), from novare ('to renew, to sharpen'). The Latin initial no- shifted to na- in Spanish.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- novacula
Grammar
Examples
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He carried a penknife in his pocket.
afilada.
The knife had a very sharp blade.
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She opened the box with a penknife.
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My grandfather used to shave with a razor.
¡ , afilada!
Be careful with that knife, it is very sharp!
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 38, lesson 10: navaja, concernir, mito and 7 more words.