Spanish Word · Intermediate
esquirla
shrapnel
Pronunciation: /esˈkiɾla/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "shrapnel".
Example
los proyectiles levantaban esquirlas de su coraza
the projectiles were bringing up shrapnel from his cuirass
Practice tips
- Practice esquirla out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.