What does "cortaplumas" mean in English?

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Spanish

cortaplumas

English

pocket knife

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Alternative translations of "cortaplumas"

penknife
folding knife

Examples of how to use "cortaplumas" in Spanish

Spanish
Usó un cortaplumas para abrir la carta.
English
He used a pocket knife to open the letter.
Spanish
Guardé el cortaplumas en mi mochila.
English
I stored the pocket knife in my backpack.
Spanish
El cortaplumas está afilado y listo.
English
The pocket knife is sharp and ready.
Spanish
¿Puedes pasarme el cortaplumas, por favor?
English
Can you pass me the pocket knife, please?
Spanish
Compré un cortaplumas en el mercado.
English
I bought a pocket knife at the market.

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Usó un cortaplumas para abrir la carta.

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