La flecha
Example: La flecha voló rápido hacia el blanco en la caza.
Definition
"La flecha" is a slender, pointed projectile typically made of wood, metal, or carbon, designed to be shot from a bow. It was historically used as a weapon in hunting and warfare, flying swiftly toward a target to pierce or mark it.
Etymology
The term "la flecha" originates from the Latin word 'flectere,' meaning 'to bend,' referring to the bow's action that launches the arrow. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote the arrow itself. Did you know? The name reflects the essential relationship between the arrow and the bow's bending motion.
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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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