El tenedor
Example: Pon el tenedor sobre la mesa antes de cenar.
Definition
"El tenedor" is a utensil with a handle and several narrow prongs used for eating or serving food. It is commonly placed on the table during meals to assist in picking up solid food items.
Etymology
The word "el tenedor" comes from the Spanish verb 'tener,' meaning 'to hold,' because the utensil is designed to hold food. Its origin traces back to Latin 'tenēre,' which also means 'to hold.' Did you know that forks were once considered a luxury in Europe before becoming a common household item?
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"El tenedor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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