Astilla in english
Sliver
pronunciation: slɪvɜr part of speech: noun
pronunciation: slɪvɜr part of speech: noun
In gestures
astilla = splinter ; chip ; sliver.
Example: However, others see the splinters in the discipline as a step in its revitalization.Example: Tongue studs frequently damage the person's teeth, causing tiny fractures and huge chips.Example: We've used this method with good success to remove even slivers embedded under a fingernail.more:
» astillas = kindling ; kindling wood .
Example: I like to leave a few logs and some kindling for the next campers so that they can have a fire the night they arrive. Example: Pine, cedar and spruce are best used as kindling wood because they tend to burn quickly.» de tal palo tal astilla = a chip off the old block ; like father, like son .
Example: The article has the title 'Tomorrow's information worker -- new man or chip off the old block'. Example: 'Like father, like son' is the favorite cliche of sons who 'have a conflict with authority' = "De tal palo, tal astilla" es la cita favorita de los hijos que "tienen un conflicto de autoridad".» hacer astillas = reduce + Nombre + to matchwood .
Example: Cyclonic wind reduces whole towns to matchwood, killing and injuring thousands, and causing almost incalculable damage.» reducir a astillas = reduce + Nombre + to matchwood .
Example: Cyclonic wind reduces whole towns to matchwood, killing and injuring thousands, and causing almost incalculable damage.astillar = splinter ; chip.
Example: The computers in education movement has further splintered rather than integrated these communities.Example: Tongue studs may crack or chip your teeth.more:
» astillarse = sliver .
Example: Two wide windows stood with shattered panes, their glass slivered on the wide marble sill and scattered across the floor.» que no se astilla = splinter-free .
Example: These tongue depressors are made of 100% wood and are smooth and splinter-free.