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    Cañonazos (en. Cannon shots)

    /kaɲoˈnasos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sounds or explosions emitted by a cannon when firing.
    The cannon shots echoed along the coast during the celebration.
    Los cañonazos resonaron en toda la costa durante la celebración.
    Figuratively, it refers to a warning or alert of something surprising.
    The report was like a cannon shot that warned of the imminent crisis.
    El informe fue como un cañonazo que alertó sobre la crisis inminente.

    Etymology

    It derives from the word 'cannon', which refers to a large firearm.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    starting gun
    Beginning of a competition or activity.
    cañonazo de salida
    to fire cannon shots
    To do something with great force or enthusiasm.
    dar cañonazos

    Related Words

    cannon
    A large caliber firearm.
    cañón
    artillery
    A set of war pieces that launch projectiles.
    artillería

    Slang Meanings

    Surprising effect in a tense situation.
    The news hit like a cannon shot in the middle of the meeting.
    La noticia llegó como un cañonazo en medio de la reunión.
    Action or comment that causes a significant social or political impact.
    His speech was a cannon shot that reverberated everywhere.
    Su discurso fue un cañonazo que reverberó en todas partes.