La espada
Example: El caballero llevó la espada durante la batalla.
Definition
"La espada" refers to a sword, a weapon with a long metal blade used historically in battles and duels. It is typically wielded by a knight or soldier for cutting or thrusting during combat.
Etymology
The word "la espada" comes from the Latin word 'spatha,' which originally referred to a broad, flat weapon used by Roman cavalry. Over time, the term evolved in Spanish to denote the sword as we know it today. Did you know that 'spatha' influenced similar words in other European languages referring to swords?
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"La espada" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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