What is the Spanish word for "crossbow"?

Learn how to say "crossbow" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

crossbow

Spanish

ballesta

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Examples of how to use "crossbow" in Spanish

English
A medieval soldier used a crossbow.
Spanish
Un soldado medieval usaba una ballesta.
English
He aimed the crossbow at the distant target.
Spanish
Apuntó la ballesta al objetivo lejano.
English
The museum displayed an ancient crossbow from Europe.
Spanish
El museo exhibió una ballesta antigua de Europa.
English
She learned to load the crossbow quickly and safely.
Spanish
Ella aprendió a cargar la ballesta rápida y seguramente.
English
A hunter carried a small crossbow into the woods.
Spanish
Un cazador llevó una pequeña ballesta al bosque.

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