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Spanish
Etymology
Verb-object compound, composed of afila (“to sharpen”) + lápices (“pencils”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (Spain) /afilaˈlapiθes/
- IPA(key): (Latin America) /afilaˈlapises/
- (Spain) Rhymes: -apiθes
- (Latin America) Rhymes: -apises
- Syllabification: a‧fi‧la‧lá‧pi‧ces
Noun
afilalápices m (plural afilalápices)
- pencil sharpener
- Synonym: sacapuntas
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