What is the Spanish word for "wield"?

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

English

wield

Spanish

empunzar

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Alternative translations of "wield"

manejar
ejercer
usar
portar

Examples of how to use "wield" in Spanish

English
The knight wielded a heavy sword.
Spanish
El caballero empuñaba una espada pesada.
English
She wields a heavy sword confidently.
Spanish
Ella empuña una espada pesada con confianza.
English
He wielded the hammer yesterday afternoon.
Spanish
Él empuñó el martillo ayer por la tarde.
English
They are wielding long poles now.
Spanish
Ellos están manejando varas largas ahora.
English
I have wielded that tool before.
Spanish
He manejado esa herramienta antes.

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