La lanza
Example: El guerrero sostiene la lanza durante la batalla antigua.
Definition
"La lanza" refers to a long, pointed weapon typically made of wood with a sharp metal tip, used historically by warriors for thrusting or throwing during battles. It was an essential tool in ancient warfare for both offense and defense.
Etymology
The term "la lanza" originates from the Latin word 'lancea,' which meant a light spear or javelin used by Roman soldiers. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote a spear-like weapon. Did you know that the word 'lance' in English also comes from the same Latin root?
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"La lanza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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