flecha
/Fleh-chah/
arrow
The word flecha means an arrow, a projectile typically shot from a bow.
📝 In Action
El cazador preparó su arco y lanzó una flecha.
A1The hunter prepared his bow and shot an arrow.
Dicen que Cupido usa flechas para hacer que la gente se enamore.
A2They say Cupid uses arrows to make people fall in love.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though 'flecha' ends in '-a', remember that it is a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use in Love
The word 'flecha' is often used figuratively in Spanish to talk about falling in love, thanks to the myth of Cupid.
Flecha can also refer to a directional arrow used as a sign or symbol.
flecha(noun)
arrow
?directional sign or symbol
pointer
?cursor on a screen
,dart
?small, pointed object
📝 In Action
Mira la flecha en el mapa; indica dónde está el museo.
A2Look at the arrow on the map; it indicates where the museum is.
Pulsa la flecha que apunta hacia abajo para descargar el archivo.
A2Click the arrow that points down to download the file.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Arrow Keys
Mistake: "Using 'llave' or 'botón' for the arrow keys on a keyboard."
Correction: Always use 'teclas de flecha' or 'flechas' when referring to these keys.
⭐ Usage Tips
Modern Usage
This meaning is very common in technology and web design contexts, referring to navigation symbols.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: flecha
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'flecha' in its modern, symbolic meaning?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'flecha' used only for traditional arrows?
No. While its original meaning is the projectile shot from a bow, 'flecha' is much more commonly used today to describe any directional arrow sign, like on roads, maps, or computer screens.
How do I say 'arrow keys' on a keyboard?
You would say 'las teclas de flecha' (the arrow keys) or simply 'las flechas'.