toothpick

[US]/'tuːθpɪk/
[UK]/'tuθpɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. un pequeño y delgado trozo de madera utilizado para eliminar partículas de comida entre los dientes.
Word Forms
Pluraltoothpicks
Participio pasadotoothpicked

Phrases & Collocations

wooden toothpick

palillo de madera

plastic toothpick

palillo de plástico

mint flavored toothpick

palillo con sabor a menta

toothpick holder

soporte para palillos

disposable toothpick

palillo desechable

bamboo toothpick

palillo de bambú

Example Sentences

He picked his teeth with a toothpick.

Se limpió los dientes con un palillo.

She picked her teeth with a toothpick after the meal.

Ella se limpió los dientes con un palillo de dientes después de la comida.

He absentmindedly chewed on a toothpick while thinking.

Él masticaba distraídamente un palillo de dientes mientras pensaba.

The waiter brought a toothpick along with the bill.

El camarero trajo un palillo de dientes junto con la cuenta.

He always carries a toothpick in his pocket.

Él siempre lleva un palillo de dientes en su bolsillo.

She used a toothpick to clean the dirt from under her nails.

Ella usó un palillo de dientes para limpiar la suciedad de debajo de sus uñas.

The toothpick broke in half when he tried to use it.

El palillo de dientes se rompió por la mitad cuando intentó usarlo.

The toothpick dispenser was empty, so he had to ask for one.

El dispensador de palillos de dientes estaba vacío, así que tuvo que pedir uno.

He absentmindedly twirled a toothpick between his fingers.

Él hacía girar distraídamente un palillo de dientes entre sus dedos.

She absentmindedly tapped a toothpick on the table while waiting.

Ella golpeaba distraídamente un palillo de dientes sobre la mesa mientras esperaba.

He used a toothpick to hold the sandwich together.

Él usó un palillo de dientes para mantener el sándwich unido.

Real-world Examples

Palermo, take that toothpick out of your mouth.

Source: Go blank axis version

Do your family a favor and don't leave the toothpicks in.

Source: Chef Natasha

And the railroad, pardon the expression, caught h, e, double toothpicks.

Source: Listen to this 3 Advanced English Listening

" It's verycrispy, " one TikTok user said in a video, whilecrunchingup fried toothpicks.

Source: Selected English short passages

The emergence of fried toothpicks on social media is the latest example of " Mukbang" videos.

Source: Selected English short passages

The toothpicks also often have green food coloring added to them and are frequently used in restaurants.

Source: Selected English short passages

Nigerian men specifically we like our toothpicks.

Source: GQ — 10 Essentials for Celebrities

When it's time to pay, simply count your toothpicks.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

Cover your mouth when using a toothpick.

Source: Peach Blossom Island Listening Practice

On top of that, it's bad manners to use a toothpick at the table.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

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