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spear in Portuguese

spear in Portuguese is lança, arpão — spear means a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

spear in Portuguese

lança
noun
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
arpão
noun
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.

What does "spear" mean?

  1. noun A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
    "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle."
  2. noun A long, thin piece cut from a vegetable.
    "She served asparagus spears with the salmon."
  3. verb To pierce with a spear or something similarly sharp and long.
    "He speared a piece of chicken with his fork."
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spear in a sentence

  • The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle.
  • In the museum, we saw a bronze spear that was thousands of years old.
  • She served asparagus spears with the salmon.
  • Cut the broccoli into thin spears so that they cook quickly.

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What is "spear" in Portuguese?
"spear" in Portuguese is lança, arpão. spear means: A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
How do you use "spear" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle." In Portuguese, "spear" is lança, arpão.
Are there other ways to say "spear" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "spear": lança, arpão.
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