Spanish Expression · Advanced
afilar el cuchillo pequeño
sharpen the small knife
Pronunciation: afilar el cuchillo pequeño
Meaning
A natural Spanish expression used to convey: sharpen the small knife.
Example
Afila el cuchillo pequeño antes de cortar los tomates.
Sharpen the small knife before slicing the tomatoes.
Practice tips
- Practice afilar el cuchillo pequeño out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.