English–Spanish
“sword” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈpaða/
Example
Vi una espada en el museo.
I saw a sword in the museum.
How to say “sword” in Spanish
“Sword” in Spanish is espada.
Metal sword often used as a ceremonial or symbolic object.
Example sentences with espada
Está entre la espada y la pared por la oferta laboral.
The person is stuck between the sword and the wall over the job offer.
Tips for using espada
- Espada commonly appears in museum labels, literature, or ceremonies rather than casual speech, so a Spanish speaker usually says cuchillo for an ordinary knife.