hacha
/ˈat͡ʃa/feminine
The English word axe is translated into Spanish as hacha, machado or segur.
Meaning: tool (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hacha | /ˈat͡ʃa/ | feminine |
| machado | /maˈt͡ʃado/ | masculine |
| segur | /seˈɡuɾ/ | masculine |
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈatʃa/
Did you know?
- The term hacha is used in the idiomatic expression ser un hacha, which describes someone who is incredibly skilled or efficient at a task.
- While hacha is a feminine noun, it uses the masculine article el in the singular form el hacha to avoid a clashing sound with the stressed 'a'.
- The Spanish word hacha shares a common ancestor with the English word 'faggot', through the Latin word for a bundle of sticks, fascis.
Examples in context
- Cortamos árboles con un hacha.We cut trees with an axe.This sentence shows how to use hacha when cutting trees.Tatoeba #3791352 by Seael, translation #3676537 by sundown
- Jamás había utilizado un hacha hasta ahora.Until now I've never used an axe.This sentence illustrates the use of hacha regarding personal experience.Tatoeba #1434593 by marcelostockle, translation #1435603 by mattpbooth
- Muchos revolucionarios han sido decapitados por el hacha de la guillotina.Many revolutionaries have been beheaded by the axe of a guillotine.This sentence demonstrates the use of hacha in the context of a guillotine.Tatoeba #1416733 by marcelostockle, translation #1415710 by kremel
- Encontré un hacha muy afilada en la tienda de herramientas.I found a very sharp axe at the hardware store.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are preparing wood for a campfire.
- MateoElena, ¿sabes dónde está el hacha?Elena, do you know where the axe is?
- ElenaCreo que el hacha está en el garaje.I think the axe is in the garage.
- MateoVoy a buscarla para cortar la leña.I'm going to look for it to cut the firewood.
- ElenaTen mucho cuidado con el hacha, Mateo.Be very careful with the axe, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “axe” translations and entries hacha, machado, segur, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hacha, machado, segur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
