afilón (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/aˈfilon/

Translation options into English

• Shear edge
• Cutting edge

Meaning

"Afilón" refers to the sharp edge of a knife, sword, tool, or any object with a cutting edge. It is a term commonly used in the nautical field to describe the sharp edges of sailing tools and equipment. The word is used more in written contexts than oral speech and is not very common in everyday language.

Example Sentences

1. El marinero afiló cuidadosamente el cuchillo antes de salir a pescar.

2. The sailor carefully sharpened the knife before going out to fish.

3. Los afilones de las herramientas de navegación necesitan mantenerse en perfecto estado.

4. The cutting edges of the navigation tools need to be kept in perfect condition.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Afilón" is not a word that is often part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The term "afilón" comes from the Spanish word "afilado," which means sharp or sharpened.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Fila, filo
• Antonyms: Desafilado, romo