La espada
Example: La espada del guerrero estaba muy afilada y brillante.
Definition
"La espada" is a noun in Spanish referring to a sword, a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used historically in combat and ceremonial contexts. It is often associated with warriors and battles, symbolizing strength and honor.
Etymology
The word "la espada" comes from Latin 'spatha,' which referred to a broad, flat sword used by Roman cavalry. This term was adopted into Spanish, retaining its meaning as a type of bladed weapon. Did you know that the Latin 'spatha' itself likely originates from a Celtic word used to describe a similar weapon?
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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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