el cuchillo
the knife
Example Sentence
El cuchillo afilado corta tomate sin esfuerzo.
The knife cuts tomato without effort.
Meaning
El cuchillo is a knife, especially a kitchen knife for slicing and chopping. It is one of the most basic tools you will mention while cooking.
Common Phrases
- cuchillo afilado — sharp knife
- cortar con el cuchillo — to cut with the knife
Example
Necesito un cuchillo afilado para la cebolla.
I need a sharp knife for the onion.
Common Mistake
Spelling: keep the double ll in cuchillo, not cuchilo.