Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

palito

Noun

pah-LEE-toh

Definition

A small stick or skewer used for various purposes, often in cooking or serving food.

Examples

He used a palito to hold the sandwich together.
After dinner, she picked up the olives with a palito.
The chef carefully arranged the hors d’oeuvres on a plate with palitos for serving.

Meaning

In English, ‘palito’ translates to ‘stick’ or ‘toothpick’. It refers to a thin piece of material, typically wood or plastic, used to pick up food or hold it together.