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    Saeta (en. Saeta)

    /saˈeta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Religious or processional song, typical of Holy Week in certain regions of Spain.
    The saeta was heard in the streets during the procession.
    La saeta se escuchó en las calles durante la procesión.
    Arrow or projectile shot with a bow.
    The hunter shot a saeta towards the deer.
    El cazador lanzó una saeta hacia el ciervo.
    Anything that resembles an arrow in shape or behavior.
    The car's saeta passed by at high speed on the road.
    La saeta del coche pasó a gran velocidad por la carretera.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic *saʾṭa*, which means 'arrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a saeta
    To do something quickly or with precision.
    dar una saeta
    love saetas
    Expressions or songs that convey love.
    saetas de amor

    Related Words

    saetón
    Larger arrow.
    saetón
    saetar
    Action of shooting a saeta.
    saetar

    Slang Meanings

    Act of doing something in a surprising or quick manner.
    That trick was a saeta, it left me speechless!
    Ese truco fue una saeta, ¡me dejó sin palabras!
    A person who is very quick or efficient in their work.
    That girl is a saeta in the kitchen, she does everything in the blink of an eye.
    Esa chica es una saeta en la cocina, todo lo hace en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.