Flecha (en. Arrow)

/ˈfle.tʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A bar-shaped projectile that is launched with a bow.

Example Sentence: The archer shot the arrow with great precision.

El arqueo lanzó la flecha con gran precisión.

Definition: Visual or graphic signal indicating a direction.

Example Sentence: The arrows on the map show the way to go.

Las flechas en el mapa muestran el camino a seguir.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'flecta', meaning 'bent' or 'curved'.

Phrase: arrow of love

Meaning: Practice of love through physical attraction.

flecha del amor

Phrase: to be an arrow

Meaning: To be very fast or efficient at something.

ser una flecha

Phrase: to have an arrow in the heart

Meaning: To be deeply in love.

llevar una flecha en el corazón

Related Word: bow

Description: Instrument used to launch arrows.

arco

Related Word: target

Description: Target at which the arrows are aimed.

diana

Related Word: projectile

Description: Object thrown at high speed.

proyectil

Slang Meaning: A person who is very fast or skilled at something.

Example: That guy is an arrow in football.

Ese chico es una flecha en el fútbol.

Slang Meaning: To have an unexpected stroke of luck.

Example: I had an arrow and won the cooking contest.

Tuve una flecha y gané el concurso de cocina.