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"Astilla" is a form of "astilla", a noun which is often translated as "chip". "Molde" is a noun which is often translated as "mold". Learn more about the difference between "astilla" and "molde" below.
la astilla(
ahs
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tee
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yah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (fragment)
a. chip
Cuando golpeó el armario con el hacha, saltaron astillas en todas direcciones.When he hit the wardrobe with the ax, chips went flying in all directions.
2. (colloquial) (payoff) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. bribe
Tenemos una grabación en la que apareces dándole una astilla a un policía.We have a tape of you giving a bribe to a cop.
b. sweetener (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Alice le dio una astilla al detective para que no inspeccionara su casa.Alice gave the detective a sweetener so he wouldn't search her house.
las astillas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. kindling
Tengo cerillas, así que podemos hacer un fuego si encontramos astillas.I have matches, so we can start a fire if we find kindling.
el molde(
mohl
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deh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (container)
a. mold (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Añade la mezcla de yeso en el molde y déjalo reposar una noche.Pour the casting mixture into the mold and let it sit overnight.
b. mould (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El metal líquido en el molde se enfriará y se solidificará.The liquid metal in the mould will cool down and become solid.
c. cast
Antes de verter el látex, humedece el interior del molde.Moisten the inside of the cast before pouring the latex into it.
2. (sewing)
a. pattern
Ya compré la tela y el molde para coser el delantal.I already bought the fabric and the pattern for the apron.
3. (culinary)
a. mold (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Coloca la torta, sin sacarle el molde, en la heladera.Put the cake, still in the mold, in the fridge.
b. mould (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Rellena el molde con la mezcla y emparéjala con una cuchara.Fill the mould with the mixture and level it with the back of a spoon.
c. baking tin
Precalienta el horno y rocía el molde con aceite en aerosol.Preheat the oven and spray the baking tin with cooking spray.
4. (printing)
a. form (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La impresión fue hecha utilizando el molde nuevo.The impression was taken from the new form.
b. forme (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los moldes de las primeras diez páginas ya están listos para la impresión.The formes of the first ten pages are ready for printing.
