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    Ametralladora (en. Machine gun)

    /ametraʝaˈðoɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device that fires bullets continuously.
    The soldier used a machine gun during the battle.
    El soldado utilizó una ametralladora durante la batalla.
    Weapon used in military conflicts for rapid fire.
    The machine gun was key in the defense of the camp.
    La ametralladora fue clave en la defensa del campamento.
    Portable weapon that can be fired from the shoulder or hip.
    Special forces often carry light machine guns.
    Las fuerzas especiales suelen llevar ametralladoras ligeras.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ametrallare', which means 'to shoot or send a rain of things'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To fall under a machine gun fire
    To shoot continuously and quickly.
    caer una ametralladora
    To be riddled with machine gun bullets
    To be attacked with an intense volley of shots.
    estar acribillado a ametrallazos

    Related Words

    Submachine gun
    Firearm that automatically shoots bullets, similar to a machine gun but generally smaller.
    metralleta
    Bullet
    Projectile loaded into firearms, including the machine gun.
    bala

    Slang Meanings

    Blabber
    That guy shot as if it were a blabber.
    Ese tipo disparó como si fuera una chorrera.
    Mess
    He was so nervous that he shot like a mess.
    Estaba tan nervioso que disparó como un churro.