Venablo (en. Javelin)

/beˈnaβlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A weapon that consists of a spear or dart soaked in poison.

The venablo was used in the hunting of large animals.

El venablo fue utilizado en la caza de grandes animales.

Any thrown object that has a harmful effect.

Poisoned venablos were feared in ancient times.

Los venablos envenenados eran temidos en la antigüedad.

From Latin 'venabulum', meaning 'hunting weapon' or 'poisoned spear'.

to cast the venablo

To harm someone with words or actions.

meter el venablo

poison

Substance that causes harm or death to humans or animals.

veneno

arrow

Projectile weapon that is shot with a bow.

flecha

Expression that indicates a biting criticism.

His comment was a venablo disguised as a joke.

Su comentario fue un venablo disfrazado de broma.

Reference to hurtful words.

Don't talk to me like that, you're throwing venablos at me.

No me hables así, me lanzas venablos.