Lancia (en. Lance)

/ˈlansja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A pole weapon with a sharp tip, mainly used in hunting and war.

The knight wielded his lance in battle.

El caballero blandía su lancia en la batalla.

A fishing tool consisting of a long pole with a sharp tip.

We used a spear to fish in the lake.

Usamos una lancia para pescar en el lago.

In nautical contexts, it refers to a small boat.

We took the spear to cross the canal.

Tomamos la lancia para cruzar el canal.

The word 'lancia' comes from the Latin 'lancea', which means spear.

to throw a spear

To make a bet or risk something.

echar una lancia

spear of love

Reference to a romantic gesture or an act of courage in love.

lancia de amor

spear

A weapon with a long handle and a pointed end.

lanza

pike

A weapon similar to the spear, typical in the Middle Ages.

pica

dart

A small, light throwing weapon.

dardo

A person who jumps into a situation without thinking.

That girl is always a daredevil; she never thinks about the consequences.

Esa chica siempre es una lancia, nunca piensa en las consecuencias.

A risky or challenging situation.

Getting into a debate about politics is sometimes a daredevil move.

Entrar en un debate sobre política a veces es una lancia.