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    Flechas (en. Arrows)

    /ˈfletʃas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Instrument for shooting that consists of an elongated body with a sharp tip.
    The archer prepared the arrows before the competition.
    El arquero preparó las flechas antes de la competencia.
    Mark that indicates direction, often used in signage.
    The arrows on the road guide drivers.
    Las flechas en la carretera guían a los conductores.
    Symbol that represents movement or direction in graphs and diagrams.
    The arrows in the diagram show the flow of the process.
    Las flechas en el diagrama muestran el flujo del proceso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'flectere', which means to bend or twist.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    arrows of love
    Expression that refers to romantic feelings.
    flechas de amor
    to hit the target
    Achieving the desired objective, also related to precision in shooting.
    dar en el blanco
    arrows of war
    Refers to weapons used in armed conflicts.
    flechas de guerra

    Related Words

    bow
    Instrument used to launch arrows.
    arco
    target
    Target that arrows are aimed at.
    diana
    shooter
    Person who shoots arrows.
    tirador

    Slang Meanings

    Arrow as a symbol of speed or agility.
    He runs so fast that he seems like an arrow.
    Corre tan rápido que parece una flecha.
    Arrows as a metaphor for emotional attacks.
    Her words were arrows that hurt me.
    Sus palabras fueron flechas que me lastimaron.