Afilado
Example: El cuchillo afilado corta la carne fácilmente.
Definition
"Afilado" describes something, typically an object like a knife, that has a sharp edge or point capable of cutting or piercing easily, as in the example phrase 'El cuchillo afilado corta la carne fácilmente.'
Etymology
The word "afilado" comes from the Spanish verb "afilar," which means to sharpen. "Afilar" has its roots in the Latin word "apiculare," meaning to make pointed. Did you know? The concept of sharpening tools dates back to prehistoric times when early humans used stones to create sharper edges for cutting.
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"Afilado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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