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    Ballesteros (en. Crossbowmen)

    /baʎesˈteɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Archers who use crossbows for hunting or competing.
    Ballesteros are important in archery tournaments.
    Los ballesteros son importantes en los torneos de tiro.
    Soldiers armed with crossbows in medieval times.
    Ballesteros were key in various historical battles.
    Los ballesteros fueron clave en diversas batallas históricas.

    Etymology

    Derives from the term 'ballesta', which comes from the Latin 'ballista'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under the watchful eye of the ballesteros
    A situation in which one is observed by experts or people in authority.
    bajo la mirada de los ballesteros

    Related Words

    crossbow
    A projectile weapon that uses a taut string to launch arrows.
    ballesta
    ballistics
    The science that studies the motion of projectiles.
    balística

    Slang Meanings

    Mentioned in hunting contexts as an expert.
    That guy is almost a ballestero; he never misses a prey.
    Ese tipo es casi un ballestero, nunca pierde una presa.
    Referring to a person who can overcome a challenge.
    Don't worry; he has been a ballestero in this game for years.
    No te preocupes, hace años que es ballestero en este juego.