Spanish · Food & Drink
"Knife" in Spanish: cuchillo
el cuchillo
A knife is el cuchillo (koo-CHEE-yoh), a masculine noun: un cuchillo de mesa. Kitchen knives are still cuchillo, often with a type name after it.
Missing cutlery
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How to pronounce cuchillo
Say it
koo-CHEE-yoh
/kuˈtʃi.ʝo/
koo-CHEE-yoh, stress on CHEE. The ch is like English "chew". Ll in cuchillo sounds like y in Latin America.
"Knife" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el cuchillo | knife Default word for knives. | Default word for knives. |
| el cuchillo de mesa | table knife Place-setting knife. | Place-setting knife. |
| el cuchillo de cocina | kitchen knife Cooking knife. | Cooking knife. |
| el cuchillo para pan | bread knife Serrated loaf knife. | Serrated loaf knife. |
How to use cuchillo in real life
- 1Missing cutlery
¿Me presta un cuchillo, por favor?
Could you lend me a knife, please?
Polite ask for a missing cuchillo.
- 2At the table
Este cuchillo no corta bien.
This knife does not cut well.
Common complaint about a dull cuchillo.
- 3Cooking
Lava el cuchillo después de usarlo.
Wash the knife after using it.
Kitchen safety habit with cuchillo.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuchillo
Incorrect: La cuchillo está afilado.
Correct: El cuchillo está afilado.
Cuchillo is masculine: el cuchillo, afilado.
Incorrect: Necesito un knife para el pan.
Correct: Necesito un cuchillo para el pan.
Use cuchillo, not English knife.
Good to know
Cuchillo covers table and kitchen knives. Do not confuse cuchillo with cuchara (spoon). Steakhouses may bring a sharper cuchillo without asking.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cutting shared bread
ChatPal
¿Tienes el cuchillo ahí?
Do you have the knife there?
You
Sí. Te paso el cuchillo ahora.
Yes. I'll pass you the knife now.
ChatPal
Gracias. Este cuchillo corta perfecto.
Thanks. This knife cuts perfectly.
You
Buen pan, ¿verdad?
Good bread, right?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knife" in Spanish
Is cuchillo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el cuchillo, un cuchillo nuevo.
How do I avoid mixing up cuchillo and cuchara?
Cuchillo is knife; cuchara is spoon. Different endings: -illo vs -ara.
How do I ask for a knife?
¿Me trae un cuchillo, por favor?
How do you pronounce cuchillo?
koo-CHEE-yoh, stress on CHEE, for cuchillo.
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