arco largo
/aɾko laɾɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase long bow is translated into Spanish as arco largo.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾko laɾɡo/
Did you know?
- The word arco also refers to the goal area in sports like football or handball, where the goalkeeper stands.
- The Spanish word arco can also describe the shape of a rainbow, which is called arco iris.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, largo can also imply something 'generous' or 'ample', stemming from its connection to the word 'large'.
Examples in context
- El arte de utilizar un arco largo ha sido practicado durante siglos.The art of using a long bow has been practiced for centuries.
- Los arqueros medievales empleaban el arco largo tradicional en las batallas.Medieval archers used the traditional long bow in battles.
- ¡Vaya arco largo tienes! ¿Cuánto alcance tiene?Wow, you have a long bow! How far does it shoot?
- El guerrero usa un arco largo.The warrior uses a long bow.
- Ese arco largo es de madera.That long bow is made of wood.
- Necesitamos un arco largo para la exhibición.We need a long bow for the exhibition.
Example conversation
Javier and María are visiting a medieval museum.
- JavierMira ese arco largo en la vitrina.Look at that long bow in the display case.
- MaríaEs impresionante lo grande que es.It is impressive how big it is.
- JavierDicen que el arco largo tenía mucho alcance.They say the long bow had a great range.
- MaríaParece muy difícil de manejar.It seems very difficult to handle.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
