Artillero (en. Gunner)

/aɾtiˈjeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English Translation: Military personnel responsible for operating artillery pieces.
English Translation: The gunner received orders to fire at the enemy zone.
El artillero recibió órdenes de disparar a la zona enemiga.
English Translation: Specialist in the use of long-range weapons.
English Translation: The gunner deployed his equipment on the hill.
El artillero desplegó su equipo en la colina.
English Translation: Soldier who participates in artillery operations.
English Translation: The gunners trained hard for the defense of the camp.
Los artilleros entrenaron arduamente para la defensa del campamento.

Etymology

English Translation: Derives from the term 'artillery', which comes from the French 'artillerie'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English Translation: to do the artillery
English Translation: To move with unity and precision.
hacer la artillería
English Translation: shoot like a gunner
English Translation: To act with great determination in a difficult situation.
dispárale como un artillero

Related Words

English Translation: artillery
English Translation: Set of firearms and large projectiles.
artillería
English Translation: cannon
English Translation: Large-caliber firearm.
cañón
English Translation: ammunition
English Translation: Set of projectiles and explosives used by artillery.
munición

Slang Meanings

English Translation: street gunner
English Translation: That guy is a street gunner; he always has solutions for a fight.
Ese tipo es un artillero de la calle, siempre tiene soluciones para pelear.
English Translation: paid gunner
English Translation: He is a paid gunner; he only works for money.
Es un artillero a sueldo, solo trabaja por dinero.