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How to Say "razor" in Spanish

The Spanish word forrazoris cuchillaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a disposable or safety razor for shaving
A modern safety razor with a chrome finish sitting on a clean surface.

Examples

Necesito una cuchilla nueva porque esta ya no corta bien.

I need a new razor because this one doesn't cut well anymore.

La cuchilla del sacapuntas se ha oxidado.

The pencil sharpener blade has rusted.

Ten cuidado al cambiar la cuchilla de la cortadora.

Be careful when changing the mower blade.

Don't be fooled by the 'o'

While 'cuchillo' is the whole knife (masculine), 'cuchilla' refers to just the blade or a razor (feminine). Always use 'la' or 'una'.

Kitchen Knife vs. Blade

Mistake:Using 'cuchilla' when you want to ask for a knife to eat steak.

Correction: Use 'cuchillo' for a table knife. 'Cuchilla' usually implies a specialized tool blade or a razor.

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