Spanish word

flechazo

Pronunciation

IPA/fleˈtʃaθo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlove at first sight

Example

Al verla, sentí un flechazo.

Upon seeing her, I felt love at first sight.

Illustration for flechazo (love at first sight)

More examples

Ella dijo que fue solo un flechazo pasajero.

She said it was only a passing love at first sight.

Core concept

A sudden arrow to the heart.

Common phrases

  • sentir un flechazo por alguien

    feel a love at first sight for someone

Similar words

enamoramiento: Growing state of falling in love, a developing romantic attachment over time.
amor a primera vista: Immediate falling in love at first sight, an instant conviction of romantic connection.
atracción: Strong pull or appeal toward someone or something, which may be physical, emotional, or aesthetic.
pasión: Very intense love or desire with powerful emotional or physical force.

Definition in Spanish

Atracción intensa e inmediata que se siente por alguien u ocasionalmente por un objeto o lugar, sin un proceso gradual de enamoramiento.

Word origin

The word comes from flecha 'arrow' plus the impact suffix -azo, literally 'arrow blow' and used figuratively for a sudden strike to the heart.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers typically say sentir un flechazo por + noun to describe an immediate, intense attraction that can refer to people, places, or things.

Opposites

Related words

  • flechadolove-struckadjective
  • flecharmake someone fall in love at first sightverb

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