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    Balas (en. Bullets)

    /ˈbalas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Projectiles that are fired from a firearm.
    The soldier loaded his weapon with bullets.
    El soldado cargó su arma con balas.
    Small metal pieces used in certain gambling games.
    In the game, bullets are used to determine the winner.
    En el juego, se utilizan balas para determinar el ganador.
    Element that is placed in the cylinder of a gun.
    The bullets were ready for the next shot.
    Las balas estaban listas para el próximo tiro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ballista', which refers to a war machine that launched projectiles.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give bullets
    To provide intense support or help.
    dar balas
    to shoot bullets
    To shoot indiscriminately.
    tirar balas
    to load bullets
    To load a weapon to shoot.
    meter balas

    Related Words

    bullet
    Individual projectile fired by a weapon.
    bala
    ammunition
    Set of bullets intended to be fired.
    munición
    weapon
    Instrument designed to cause harm or defense.
    arma

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to critical or high-risk situations.
    The situation became so complicated that it was like being in bullets.
    La situación se volvió tan complicada que era como estar en balas.
    To describe something done quickly or carelessly.
    He did the work in bullets, without paying attention to the details.
    Hizo el trabajo en balas, sin fijarse en los detalles.