How to Say "cleaver" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cleaver” is “cuchilla” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a heavy, broad-bladed knife used by butchers
Examples
El carnicero usó una cuchilla para partir el hueso.
The butcher used a cleaver to split the bone.
Esa cuchilla de cocina es demasiado pesada para mí.
That kitchen cleaver is too heavy for me.
Descriptive nouns
When 'cuchilla' means cleaver, it's often followed by 'de carnicero' to be more specific about the tool's purpose.
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