Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
lanza
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlanθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounspear
Example
El guerrero sostiene la lanza.
The warrior holds the spear.
More examples
La lanza quedó clavada en el suelo.
The spear was lodged in the ground.
Core concept
Long pointed shaft for thrusting or throwing.
Similar words
arma: Device intended for attack or defense, something wielded as a weapon.
palo: Simple stick of wood, long and slender, used for propping, striking, or basic chores.
Definition in Spanish
Utensilio largo y puntiagudo que sirve para cazar o combatir; se sostiene a mano y a veces se arroja.
Word origin
From Latin lancea via regular Romance sound changes, sharing its origin with Italian lancia and English lance.
Usage tips
- 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.
Related words
- lanzarthrowverb
- lanzamientothrowingnoun
- lanzadorthrowernoun