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How do you say "chisel" in Spanish?
el cincel
In Spanish, "chisel" is el cincel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce el seen-SEHL, stress on the last syllable, with the c before i giving a soft th sound.
Grammar notes
el cincel is masculine. Its plural is cinceles.
Example sentence
Talló la madera con un cincel.
He carved the wood with a chisel.
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How to remember el cincel
Cincel has a sharp, clipped sound to it, matching the fine point of the tool.
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Questions about el cincel
How do you pronounce el cincel?
Pronounce el seen-SEHL, stress on the last syllable, with the c before i giving a soft th sound.
Is el cincel masculine or feminine?
el cincel is masculine. el cincel is masculine. Its plural is cinceles.
How is el cincel used in Spanish?
el cincel is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Talló la madera con un cincel. (He carved the wood with a chisel.).
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