flecha
/ˈflet͡ʃa/feminine
The Spanish word for 'arrow' is flecha.
The word flecha is a common term used to refer to an arrow.
Meaning: symbol (noun)
Which one should you use?
While flecha is the standard term, you may encounter saeta, which is a formal synonym for 'arrow' or flechita, a diminutive form used colloquially to refer to a small or cute arrow. Additionally, flechita hacia abajo is an informal expression specifically used when referring to a downward arrow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and Mexico, flecha is the most commonly used term for 'arrow'.
How does it change in a sentence?
flecha is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfletʃa/
Did you know?
- While flecha is the standard, the word saeta is often associated with religious processions in Spain, where it refers to a specific type of devotional song.
- The word flecha is not originally Latin, but was borrowed into Vulgar Latin from a Frankish word.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a flecha can colloquially refer to a fast runner or a very quick vehicle.
Examples in context
- La flecha dio en el blanco.The arrow hit the target.This sentence shows the use of flecha in the context of hitting a target.Tatoeba #1180493 by Shishir, translation #324144 by CK
- La flecha falló su objetivo.The arrow missed its target.This sentence shows how flecha can miss its target.Tatoeba #684556 by Shishir, translation #683959 by CK
- Le lanzó una flecha al ciervo.He shot an arrow at the deer.This sentence shows the action of shooting flecha at an animal.Tatoeba #1542740 by marcelostockle, translation #290949 by CK
- El arquero disparó la flecha con precisión.The archer shot the arrow with precision.
- Le di una flechita a mi compañero para señalar la dirección.I gave my friend a little arrow to point out the direction.
- Haz clic en la flechita hacia abajo para desplegar el menú.Click on the downward arrow to expand the menu.
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at a map in a park.
- María¿Ves la flecha roja en el mapa?Do you see the red arrow on the map?
- AlejandroSí, la flecha indica el camino al lago.Yes, the arrow indicates the path to the lake.
- María¡Qué bueno! Sigamos esa flecha entonces.Great! Let's follow that arrow then.
- AlejandroDe acuerdo, María, vamos por allí.Alright, María, let's go that way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arrow” translations and entries flecha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries flecha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
