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S2 W2

BrE /ˈærəʊ/ AmE /ˈæroʊ/

noun en → es

1 WEAPON [singular] A2

a long thin pointed object made of metal or wood that is shot from a bow and used as a weapon

flecha, saeta

Collocations shoot an arrow

  • He shot the arrow at the target.

    Disparó la flecha al blanco.

2 DIRECTION [singular] B1

a line pointing in a particular direction, used on maps or signs to show where something is

flecha, señal de dirección

Collocations follow the arrow

  • Follow the arrow to the exit.

    Siga la flecha hacia la salida.

3 STATISTICS [singular] B2

a line on a graph that shows how numbers change over time or in relation to other things

línea de tendencia, gráfico

Collocations arrow up/down

  • The arrow on the graph shows a steady increase.

    La línea en el gráfico muestra un aumento constante.

4 VIDEO GAMES [singular] C1

a symbol or line that appears in video games to show the direction a character is facing or moving

indicador de dirección, flecha en el juego

Collocations arrow key

  • Use the arrow keys to move your character.

    Utilice las teclas de flecha para mover su personaje.