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“flint” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/peðeɾˈnal/

Example

Encendimos el fuego con un pedernal.

We lit the fire with a flint.

Illustration for pedernal (flint)

How to say “flint” in Spanish

“Flint” in Spanish is pedernal.

A dense silica rock fragment used to strike sparks for firemaking.

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

Example sentences with pedernal

¿Dónde encontraste ese pedernal?

Where did you find that flint?

Tips for using pedernal

  • The word is relatively specialized and appears mainly in historical, technical, or outdoor contexts (flintlocks, traditional firelighting, geology) rather than in everyday casual speech.

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