Spanish word

flechar

Pronunciation

IPA/fleˈtʃaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbshoot with an arrow

Example

El arquero flechó al blanco.

The archer shot the target with an arrow.

Illustration for flechar (shoot with an arrow)

More examples

Me flechó con su mirada.

She pierced me with her glance.

Core concept

An arrow hitting a target.

Common phrases

  • flechar a alguien

    shoot someone with an arrow

  • flechar el corazón

    pierce the heart

  • flechar con la mirada

    pierce with a glance

Similar words

disparar: Fires a projectile from a gun or bow.
tirar: Throws an object using the hand or arm.
lanzar: Throws an object forcefully to send it far.
acertar: Hits the intended spot or target.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que una flecha atraviese o golpee a alguien o algo; en uso figurado, indicar que alguien queda repentinamente encantado o cautivado.

Word origin

The verb comes from the noun flecha 'arrow' plus the action-forming suffix -ar, originally meaning to shoot an arrow and later extending metaphorically to mean to captivate.

Usage tips

  • The figurative meaning is common in speech and appears in expressions such as quedar flechado or tener un flechazo for sudden romantic attraction.

Other meanings

  • captivateverb

Opposites

  • errarmissverb
  • desencantardisenchantverb

Related words

  • flechazolove at first sightnoun
  • flechadosmittenadjective

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