English–Spanish

“spear” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlanθa/

Example

El guerrero sostiene la lanza.

The warrior holds the spear.

Illustration for lanza (spear)

How to say “spear” in Spanish

“Spear” in Spanish is lanza.

Long pointed shaft for thrusting or throwing.

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

Example sentences with lanza

La lanza quedó clavada en el suelo.

The spear was lodged in the ground.

Tips for using lanza

  • The noun lanza is identical in form to the third-person singular present of the verb lanzar, so context decides whether it is a noun or a verb.

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