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cuchillos

koo-CHEE-yos

nounmA1
knives?utensils for cutting food
Also:cutlery?as part of a set of eating tools,blades?referring to the sharp edges

📝 In Action

Necesitamos más cuchillos en la mesa para los invitados.

A1

We need more knives on the table for the guests.

Los cuchillos de la cocina son muy afilados, ten cuidado.

A2

The kitchen knives are very sharp, be careful.

Puso los cuchillos, tenedores y cucharas en el cajón.

A1

He put the knives, forks, and spoons in the drawer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cubiertos (cutlery)
  • hojas (blades (less common synonym))

Common Collocations

  • juego de cuchillos – set of knives
  • cuchillos de mesa – table knives
  • afilar los cuchillos – to sharpen the knives

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar en el filo de los cuchillos – to be on edge; to be in a tense situation

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural

Since 'cuchillo' is a masculine word, its plural form 'cuchillos' must always be used with masculine plural words like 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Mismatch

Mistake: "Las cuchillos"

Correction: Los cuchillos. Since the base word 'cuchillo' ends in -o, it is masculine, so you must use 'los' for the plural.

⭐ Usage Tips

Kitchen Vocabulary

Remember this word as part of the basic triad of eating utensils: 'cuchillos' (knives), 'tenedores' (forks), and 'cucharas' (spoons).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cuchillos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'cuchillos'?

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Word Family

cuchillo(knife (singular)) - noun
cuchillada(stab, knife wound) - noun
cuchillería(cutlery shop or industry) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cuchillos' used only for kitchen knives?

No. While it most commonly refers to kitchen or table knives, 'cuchillos' can refer to any type of knife or sharp blade used for cutting, such as hunting knives or pocket knives.

How do I ask for 'the knife set'?

Use the common phrase 'el juego de cuchillos' (the set of knives). Remember 'juego' is singular and masculine.