How to Say "knife" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “knife” is “cuchillo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Puedes pasarme el cuchillo para cortar el pan?
Can you pass me the knife to cut the bread?
El chef afila su cuchillo antes de empezar a cocinar.
The chef sharpens his knife before starting to cook.
Ten cuidado, ese cuchillo es muy viejo y no tiene mango.
Be careful, that knife is very old and doesn't have a handle.
Identifying Gender
'Cuchillo' ends in '-o', which is the most common pattern for masculine words. Always pair it with 'el' (the) or 'un' (a).
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: “Saying 'La cuchillo' when asking for the knife.”
Correction: Since it's masculine, you must say 'El cuchillo' or 'Un cuchillo'. Remember: 'el' for knife, 'la' for spoon ('cuchara').
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