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spatola

/ˈspa.to.la/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 26,279

Meaning

spatula, scraper

  • a flat, flexible utensil used in cooking or baking
  • a handheld blade used in DIY, painting, or masonry to apply or scrape away substances

In a sentence

Usa una spatola di silicone per mescolare la crema delicatamente.

Use a silicone spatula to gently fold the cream.

Ha rimosso la vecchia vernice dal muro usando una spatola d'acciaio.

He removed the old paint from the wall using a steel spatula.

Dove hai messo la spatola per stendere la glassa sulla torta?

Where did you put the spatula for spreading icing on the cake?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
spatolafeminine · singular
spatolefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Applies both to culinary utensils and to DIY putty knives or scrapers.
  • Stress falls on the first syllable: SPÀ-to-la.

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