Old Spanish

Noun

espadas f pl

1. plural of espada

Portuguese

espadas

Etymology

From espada ‎(“sword”). Originally the suit was represented by swords. Eventually the design changed but the name was kept.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /iʃˈpaðɐʃ/

Noun

espadas

1. Plural of noun espada.
2. (card games) (a suit of cards, ♠)

Related terms

Suits in Portuguese · naipes (see also: baralho) (layout · text)
copas	ouros	espadas	paus

Spanish

Noun

espadas f pl

1. plural of espada