espadas
“espadas” means “swords” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
swords
Also: blades
📝 In Action
Los guerreros lucharon con sus espadas de acero.
A2The warriors fought with their steel swords.
En el museo hay una colección de espadas antiguas.
A1In the museum there is a collection of ancient swords.
El duelo terminó cuando las espadas cayeron al suelo.
B1The duel ended when the swords fell to the ground.
spades
📝 In Action
Necesito el diez de espadas para ganar la mano.
B1I need the ten of spades to win the hand.
Todas las cartas de espadas valen un punto extra.
B2All the cards of spades are worth an extra point.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: espadas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'espadas' to refer to a card suit?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin word *spatha*, which originally meant a broad, flat tool used for stirring liquids, and later came to mean a broad sword.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'espadas' masculine or feminine?
'Espadas' is a feminine plural noun. It always requires feminine articles and adjectives, like 'las espadas' (the swords).
Does 'espadas' only refer to the weapon?
No, it has two very common meanings. It means 'swords' (the weapon) and 'spades' (the suit in a deck of cards). Context will tell you which one is being used.