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How do you say "fencing" in Spanish?
la esgrima
In Spanish, "fencing" is la esgrima.
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Pronunciation
Say la es-GREE-mah, stress on the middle syllable, with a clear s sound before the g.
Grammar notes
la esgrima is feminine. Its plural is vallas.
Example sentence
Aprendió esgrima en la universidad.
She learned fencing at university.
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How to remember la esgrima
Esgrima has a sharp, quick sound to it, fitting for a sport built on fast blade strikes.
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Questions about la esgrima
How do you pronounce la esgrima?
Say la es-GREE-mah, stress on the middle syllable, with a clear s sound before the g.
Is la esgrima masculine or feminine?
la esgrima is feminine. la esgrima is feminine. Its plural is vallas.
How is la esgrima used in Spanish?
la esgrima is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Aprendió esgrima en la universidad. (She learned fencing at university.).
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