spada

sword

noun SPAH-dah Rare

Origin: From Latin spatha, from Greek spathē, 'broad blade'.

Usage Note

Spada is the word for a sword, and also names the 'spades' suit in Italian playing cards (le spade). The swordfish is pesce spada (literally 'sword fish'). Spada is feminine: la spada, le spade. Do not confuse with spago (string/twine) which looks superficially similar.

Examples

"Il cavaliere impugnava la spada con sicurezza."

Natural Translation

The knight gripped the sword with confidence.

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