Spanish word

esgrima

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈɣɾima/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfencing

Example

¿Te gusta la esgrima?

Do you like fencing?

Illustration for esgrima (fencing)

More examples

Quiero aprender esgrima el próximo mes.

I want to learn fencing next month.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • aprender esgrima

    learn fencing

  • clases de esgrima

    fencing lessons

Similar words

deporte: Physical activity that tests athletic skill, strength, or fitness in organized play.
torneo: Competition where multiple players or teams face off to determine an overall winner.
entrenamiento: Practice sessions aimed at improving technique, skill, or physical conditioning.
club: Organized group of people who meet regularly to practice or enjoy a shared activity.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad deportiva que consiste en el enfrentamiento reglamentado con florete, espada o sable para conseguir toques válidos y ganar puntos.

Word origin

The word derives from Old French escrime, a word for swordplay and related gear that gives Spanish the term for the modern sport of fencing.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • swordsmanshipnoun

Related words

  • esgrimistafencernoun
  • esgrimirfenceverb

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