English–Spanish

“fencing” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈɣɾima/

Example

¿Te gusta la esgrima?

Do you like fencing?

Illustration for esgrima (fencing)

How to say “fencing” in Spanish

“Fencing” in Spanish is esgrima.

Two fencers exchanging a scored touch with foil, épée or sabre.

Full entry for esgrima: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with esgrima

Quiero aprender esgrima el próximo mes.

I want to learn fencing next month.

Tips for using esgrima

  • As a verb, esgrimir commonly means 'to present or wield an argument' rather than to fence, and people usually say practicar esgrima or hacer esgrima for the sport.

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