arpón
/aɾˈpon/masculine
The Spanish word for harpoon is arpón.
arpón refers to a spearlike weapon. You can also use the related verb arponar to describe the act of hunting with a harpoon.
Meaning: spearlike weapon (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of arpón is arpones. Note that the accent mark is dropped in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾˈpon/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific term for the barb of a harpoon called the barba, which is the same word used for a human 'beard'.
- In Spanish, the word arpón is often used metaphorically to describe a 'sharp' or pointed remark intended to sting someone emotionally.
- While an arpón is a tool, the word arponazo refers specifically to the blow or wound caused by a harpoon strike.
Examples in context
- Mi abuelo solía pescar con un arponcito en el río.My grandfather used to fish with a little harpoon in the river.
- El ballenero lanzó el arpón al agua.The whaler threw the harpoon into the water.
- El arpón está en el bote.The harpoon is in the boat.
- Necesitamos un arpón para la pesca submarina.We need a harpoon for spearfishing.
- El cazador lanzó el arpón al agua.The hunter threw the harpoon into the water.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are preparing for a fishing trip.
- Mateo¿Dónde dejaste el arpón, Sofía?Where did you leave the harpoon, Sofía?
- SofíaLo tengo aquí, cerca de la red.I have it here, near the net.
- MateoPerfecto, ese arpón parece estar muy afilado.Perfect, that harpoon looks very sharp.
- SofíaSí, está listo para la aventura.Yes, it is ready for the adventure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “harpoon” translations and entries arpón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
