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    Dardo (en. Dart)

    /ˈdaɾ.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Projectile that is thrown by a hand movement, usually having an elongated body and a sharp tip.
    The dart flew quickly towards the target.
    El dardo voló rápidamente hacia el objetivo.
    In games, it refers to the darts used in recreational competitions.
    We played darts at the bar over the weekend.
    Jugamos a los dardos en el bar el fin de semana.
    It can also refer to a biting comment or criticism.
    His comment was a dart that surprised me.
    Su comentario fue un dardo que me sorprendió.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'dartus', meaning 'projectile or spear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw darts
    To make criticisms (often veiled) towards someone.
    echar dardos
    poisoned dart
    A comment that seems harmless but has harmful intentions.
    dardo envenenado
    to throw darts
    To make verbal attacks or criticisms.
    lanzar dardos

    Related Words

    dartboard
    A person who throws darts in a game.
    dardero
    dart player
    A player skilled in throwing darts.
    dardista

    Slang Meanings

    Dart as a reference to an insult or negative comment.
    That comment was a dart for my friend.
    Ese comentario fue un dardo para mi amigo.
    Dart in the context of a biting criticism on social media.
    His tweet was a dart towards politicians.
    Su tweet fue un dardo hacia los políticos.