saber

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de espada, generalmente de hoja curva, utilizada en esgrima o históricamente como arma de caballería.

A noun referring to a type of sword, typically with a curved blade, used in fencing or historically as a cavalry weapon.

1. B2formal

   A lightweight fencing sword with a V-shaped blade and a slightly curved guard, used in modern sport fencing.

   Sable (esgrima)

   • The fencer won the match using a saber.
   • He practiced his saber technique for hours.
   • Saber fencing requires quick reflexes and precision.

2. Military swordB2formal

   A heavy, curved sword with a thick back, historically used by cavalry soldiers.

   Sable (arma)

   • The cavalry officer drew his saber and charged.
   • The museum displayed a 19th-century cavalry saber.
   • He polished the antique saber until it shone.

   Sinónimoscavalry sword

• Verbo que se usa para expresar posesión de conocimiento o información sobre algo, o estar al tanto de un hecho o situación.

A verb used to express the act of having knowledge or information about something, or to be aware of a fact or situation.

1. Cut or injure with a saberC1formal

   To strike, cut, or wound someone using a saber, a type of curved sword.

   Herir con sable

   • The cavalryman sabered his opponent during the charge.
   • He was sabered in the arm during the duel.
   • The soldier sabered through the enemy's defenses.

   Sinónimoscutgashhackslashwound

2. Kill with a saberC1formal

   To cause death by using a saber as a weapon.

   matar con sable

   • The knight sabered the dragon in the final battle.
   • He was sabered in the heat of combat.
   • The general ordered his men to saber the fleeing enemies.