Spanish Word · Intermediate
tahalí
belt or sheath for a sword
Pronunciation: /taaˈli/
Meaning
belt or sheath for a sword
Example
Acercose a él la señora condesa, y abriéndolo, sacó una espada larguísima con su vaina y tahalí, las tres piezas muy marcadas con el sello de honrosa antigüedad.
The Lady Countess approached him, and, opening it, took out a very long sword with its sheath and swordbelt, the three pieces very marked with the seal of honorable antiquity.
Practice tips
- Practice tahalí 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.