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    Balazo (en. Shot)

    /baˈlazo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A shot from a firearm that hits a target.
    The shot pierced the wall.
    El balazo perforó la pared.
    An injury caused by a projectile fired from a weapon.
    The victim arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound in the shoulder.
    La víctima llegó al hospital con un balazo en el hombro.
    The sound of a shot from a firearm.
    A shot was heard in the distance.
    Se escuchó un balazo en la distancia.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the combination of 'bala' (bullet) and the augmentative suffix '-azo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shoot (someone)
    To make a shot with a firearm.
    dar un balazo
    to be shot
    To be hit by a shot.
    recibir un balazo
    shot in the air
    A shot made without a specific target.
    balazo al aire

    Related Words

    bullet
    Projectile that is shot from a firearm.
    bala
    gun
    Short firearm.
    pistola
    rifle
    Long firearm.
    rifle

    Slang Meanings

    Violent or aggressive act.
    I don't want any more shootings in our community.
    No quiero que haya más balazos en nuestra comunidad.
    Strong hit or impact in an unexpected situation.
    The shock of his death left everyone in shock.
    El balazo de su muerte dejó a todos en shock.