noun🔗ShareEl afiladoThe act of whetting something."The whet of the chef's knife on the steel was a familiar sound in the kitchen, signaling the start of dinner preparation. "El afilado del cuchillo del chef sobre el acero era un sonido familiar en la cocina, que indicaba el inicio de la preparación de la cena.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLo que aguza el apetito, aperitivoThat which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer."The delicious cheese and crackers served before dinner were a fine whet for our appetites. "El delicioso queso y las galletas saladas que se sirvieron antes de la cena fueron un buen aperitivo para abrir el apetito.foodentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfilarTo hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone."Before the final exam, Sarah whetted her pencil to a sharp point. "Antes del examen final, Sarah afiló su lápiz hasta dejarlo en punta.actionutensiltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAguzar, estimularTo stimulate or make more keen."The smell of freshly baked bread whet my appetite. "El olor a pan recién horneado aguzó mi apetito.mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcicalarseTo preen."Before the school play, the young actors whetted their costumes, adjusting the fabric and making sure everything looked just right. "Antes de la obra escolar, los jóvenes actores se acicalaron sus trajes, ajustando la tela y asegurándose de que todo se viera perfecto.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
