How to Say "axe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “axe” is “hacha” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El leñador afiló el hacha antes de ir al bosque.
The lumberjack sharpened the axe before going to the forest.
Necesitas un hacha para cortar esa madera gruesa.
You need an axe to cut that thick wood.
Las hachas estaban colgadas en la pared del cobertizo.
The axes were hanging on the wall of the shed.
The 'El Hacha' Rule
Even though 'hacha' is a feminine noun, we use the masculine article 'el' in the singular (e.g., 'el hacha') to avoid clashing sounds. However, it remains feminine, so use 'las' in the plural ('las hachas') and feminine adjectives ('el hacha afilada').
Using the wrong article in plural
Mistake: “Los hachas son viejos.”
Correction: Las hachas son viejas. (The plural article and adjective must be feminine.)
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