la
feminine
/naˈβaxa/
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Translation
penknife, razor
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
Genderfeminine
Pluralnavajas
Examples
.
He carried a penknife in his pocket.
afilada.
The knife had a very sharp blade.
.
She opened the box with a penknife.
afeitaba .
My grandfather used to shave with a razor.
¡ , afilada!
Be careful with that knife, it is very sharp!
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