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    Sables (en. Sabers)

    [ˈsaßles]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A bladed weapon with a curved and sharp blade, typical of mounted combat.
    The warrior wielded his saber with skill.
    El guerrero empuñaba su sable con destreza.
    A medium-length sword used in fencing.
    In the fencing competition, the competitors used sabers.
    En la competencia de esgrima, los competidores usaban sables.
    A surfboard with a rounded outline, used in surfing.
    The surfer took his saber to the beach.
    El surfista llevaba su sable a la playa.

    Etymology

    From the French 'sabre', which derives from the Hungarian 'szablya'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give someone a saber
    To be deceived or scammed.
    darse sable
    to make saber
    To attack or strongly criticize someone.
    hacer sable

    Related Words

    fencing
    Combat sport that uses swords or sabers.
    esgrima
    scimitar
    Curved sword of Arabic origin, similar to the saber.
    cimitarra
    katana
    Traditional Japanese sword, considered elegant and sharp.
    katana

    Slang Meanings

    To throw a saber
    He threw a saber at the party due to his behavior.
    Se echó un sable en la fiesta a causa de su comportamiento.
    saber
    Whenever he goes shopping, he likes to saber people to get discounts.
    Siempre que va a comprar, le gusta sablear a la gente para obtener descuentos.