espada
The Bisaya word for sword is espada.
espada refers to a sword as a weapon. For a specific historical context, you may encounter the term Kampilan, which refers to a type of long, single-edged sword used by indigenous people in the Philippines.
Meaning: weapon (noun)
Did you know?
- You may encounter the term sili espada in local markets, referring to a specific variety of chili pepper that is long and slender.
- In some traditional Filipino martial arts, a sword is paired with a shield called a kalasag to create a complete defensive system.
- While espada is the general term, the Kampilan was historically a symbol of status and power for leaders among indigenous groups in the Philippines.
Examples in context
- Kini nga espada hait kaayo.This sword is very sharp.
- Nakita ko ang espada sa sulod sa kahon.I saw the sword inside the box.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Elena are looking at a prop in a theater storage room.
- RicardoElena, tan-awa kining gamay nga espada.Elena, look at this small sword.
- ElenaNindot kaayo ang korte sa imong espada, Ricardo.The shape of your sword is very beautiful, Ricardo.
- RicardoSalamat, para kini sa dula.Thanks, this is for the play.
- ElenaSiguro nindot kini tan-awon sa entablado.It will probably look great on stage.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
