How to Say "dagger" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dagger” is “daga” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a short, pointed weapon with two sharp edges
Examples
El museo exhibe una daga de oro del siglo quince.
The museum is displaying a gold dagger from the fifteenth century.
Escondió la daga bajo su capa antes de entrar al castillo.
He hid the dagger under his cloak before entering the castle.
Sus palabras frías fueron como una daga en mi espalda.
Her cold words were like a dagger in my back.
Gender and Articles
Even though it ends in 'a', just remember it's a feminine word. Use 'la daga' or 'una daga'.
Daga vs. Cuchillo
Mistake: “Using 'daga' to talk about a kitchen knife.”
Correction: Use 'cuchillo' for eating or cooking. A 'daga' is specifically a weapon or a collector's item.
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