La flecha
Example: La flecha voló rápido hacia el blanco en el castillo.
Definition
"La flecha" refers to a slender, pointed projectile that is shot from a bow, typically used historically in hunting and warfare. It is designed to fly swiftly toward a target, such as in the phrase 'La flecha voló rápido hacia el blanco en el castillo.'
Etymology
The word "la flecha" comes from the Latin word 'flectere,' meaning 'to bend,' referring to the curved shape of the bow used to shoot the arrow. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically mean the arrow itself, a vital tool in historical battles and hunting.
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"La flecha" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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