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No. 10,595 in Spanish

cuchillo

Knife.

In a sentence

  • Necesito un cuchillo para cortar las verduras.

    I need a knife to cut the vegetables.

    Here, 'cuchillo' is used as a tool necessary for a task, showcasing its practical application in daily life.

  • El aprendizaje es el cuchillo que corta las cadenas de la ignorancia.

    Learning is the knife that cuts the chains of ignorance.

    In this metaphorical use, 'cuchillo' represents a means to achieve liberation or enlightenment symbolized by cutting chains.

  • ¡Cuidado con el cuchillo, está muy afilado!

    Careful with the knife, it's very sharp!

    This sentence uses 'cuchillo' in a cautionary context, emphasizing safety concerns when handling sharp objects.

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