El arco
Example: El arco antiguo se usaba para cazar animales pequeños.
Definition
"El arco" refers to a traditional weapon consisting of a curved flexible shaft with a string connecting its ends, used to shoot arrows. Historically, "el arco" was primarily employed for hunting small animals and in warfare before the invention of firearms.
Etymology
The term "el arco" comes from the Latin word 'arcus,' meaning 'bow' or 'arch.' This Latin root reflects the curved shape of the weapon. Did you know? The concept of the bow dates back thousands of years, making "el arco" one of humanity's oldest tools for hunting and combat.
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"El arco" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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