Spada (en. Sword)

/spada/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A sword, often used in martial arts or duels.
The knight brandished his spada with pride.
Le chevalier brandissait sa spada avec fierté.
A type of saber used by pirates.
The pirate's spada was fearsome and well-sharpened.
La spada du pirate était redoutable et bien aiguisée.
In some role-playing games, a legendary weapon.
He found a magical spada that increases his powers.
Il a trouvé une spada magique qui augmente ses pouvoirs.

Etymology

Of Italian origin, 'spada' means sword.

Common Phrases and Expressions

draw the spada
To use one's sword in a fight.
tirer la spada
speak with a spada
To act with determination or authority.
parler avec une spada

Related Words

sword
A sharp, double-edged weapon.
épée
saber
A weapon with a curved blade, often associated with cavalry.
sabre
katana
Traditional Japanese sword famous for its curved blade.
katana

Slang Meanings

To be in disagreement or conflict.
Don’t start spada, it won’t lead to anything.
Ne commence pas à spada, ça ne mènera à rien.
To have an aggressive attitude.
He is always there spada with others instead of discussing calmly.
Il est toujours là à spada avec les autres au lieu de discuter calmement.