What is the Spanish word for "splinter"?

Learn how to say "splinter" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

splinter

Spanish

astilla

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Alternative translations of "splinter"

esquirla
fragmento
astillarse

Examples of how to use "splinter" in Spanish

English
I have a small splinter in my finger.
Spanish
Tengo una astilla pequeña en el dedo.
English
He removed a splinter from his finger.
Spanish
Él se quitó una astilla del dedo.
English
A small splinter caused her sudden pain.
Spanish
Una pequeña astilla le causó un dolor repentino.
English
I felt a splinter while sitting outside.
Spanish
Sentí una astilla mientras estaba sentado afuera.
English
The child cried because of the splinter.
Spanish
El niño lloró por la astilla.

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