How to Say "dart" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “dart” is “flecha” — use 'flecha' when referring to a small, pointed object, especially one used for throwing, like an arrow in archery or a directional indicator.
flecha
Fleh-chahˈfle.tʃa
Examples
El arquero disparó una flecha certera al blanco.
The archer shot an accurate dart at the target.
Mira la flecha en el mapa; indica dónde está el museo.
Look at the arrow on the map; it indicates where the museum is.
Pulsa la flecha que apunta hacia abajo para descargar el archivo.
Click the arrow that points down to download the file.
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.
pinza
PEEN-sahˈpinθa
Examples
El cangrejo me picó con su pinza delantera.
The crab pinched me with its front claw (dart).
El cangrejo me dio un pellizco con su pinza.
The crab gave me a pinch with its claw.
Esta falda necesita una pinza en la cintura para que siente mejor.
This skirt needs a dart at the waist so it fits better.
Ten cuidado con las pinzas del bogavante.
Be careful with the lobster's claws.
Animal parts
In Spanish, the sharp 'pincher' part of a crustacean is a 'pinza', while the foot of a bird or cat is a 'garra'.
Flecha vs. Pinza
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