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Etymology
Pronunciation
espada
sword
spade
a tool for digging
Espada means sword. It sounds like the English word spade0, which is also a tool with a sharp, flat blade (though used for digging, not fighting).
noun
  1. sword
    A long, straight sword with a sharp point and two edges.
    El caballero desenvainó su espada. // The knight unsheathed his sword.