What does "blandir" mean in English?

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Spanish

blandir

English

to brandish

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Alternative translations of "blandir"

to wield
to wave
to flourish

Examples of how to use "blandir" in Spanish

Spanish
Vimos al caballero blandir su espada.
English
We saw the gentleman brandish his sword.
Spanish
Él blande la espada con cuidado.
English
He is brandishing the sword carefully.
Spanish
Él blandió el machete en la batalla.
English
He wielded the machete in the battle.
Spanish
Cuando era niño blandía palos largos.
English
When I was a child, I used to wave long sticks.
Spanish
Yo blandiré la bandera mañana.
English
I will wave the flag tomorrow.

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Vimos al caballero blandir su espada.

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