flecha
“flecha” means “arrow” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
arrow
📝 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.
arrow
Also: pointer, dart
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: flecha
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'flecha' in its modern, symbolic meaning?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Old French word 'flèche', which itself may have Germanic roots. It has always referred to the projectile shot from a bow.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.