What is the Spanish word for "whittle"?

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

English

whittle

Spanish

tallar

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Alternative translations of "whittle"

hacer virutas
limar
desbastar

Examples of how to use "whittle" in Spanish

English
He was whittling a small bird from wood.
Spanish
Él estaba tallando un pequeño pájaro de madera.
English
I whittle a small bird from wood.
Spanish
Yo tallo un pequeño pájaro de madera.
English
She whittled a stick into a toy.
Spanish
Ella talló un palo hasta convertirlo en un juguete.
English
They are whittling decorations for sale.
Spanish
Ellos están tallando decoraciones para vender.
English
He has whittled many spoons this year.
Spanish
Él ha tallado muchas cucharas este año.

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