Asta Meaning in English
word
ˈɑstə
AH-stuh
ˈæstə
AS-tuh
Definition
The word 'asta' can mean a pole used for holding up something like a flag (flagpole), or it can refer to an animal's horn or antler in Spanish and Portuguese.
Usage & Nuances
In Spanish and Portuguese, 'asta' is common in phrases like 'flagpole' ('asta de bandera'). As a false friend, it is not the same as 'auction' (Spanish 'subasta'). Context determines if it means 'pole' or 'horn.'
Spanish: asta - asta (cuernos de animal)Portuguese (BR): asta - haste (animal)Portuguese (PT): asta - haste (animal)Chinese (Simplified): 旗杆 - 鹿角（动物）Chinese (Traditional): 旗桿 - 鹿角（動物）Hindi: झंडे का डंडा - सींग (जानवर का)Arabic: سارية العلم - قرن (حيوان)Bengali: খুঁটি - শিংRussian: шест - рог (животного)Japanese: ポール - 角（動物）Vietnamese: cột cờ - sừng (động vật)Korean: 깃대 - 뿔 (동물의)Turkish: direk - boynuz (hayvan)Urdu: کھمبا - سینگIndonesian: tiang bendera - tanduk (hewan)
Example Sentences
The flag was raised on the asta in the morning.
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He polished the asta before the ceremony.
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The bull had a broken asta.
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They replaced the old wooden asta with a new metal one.
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A piece of fabric got stuck on the asta during the celebration.
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Careful! The asta on that animal is very sharp.
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