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    Cañonazo (en. Gunshot)

    /kaɲoˈnaθo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A shot made with a cannon.
    The cannon shot resonated along the entire coast.
    El cañonazo resonó en toda la costa.
    A loud and explosive sound similar to that of a cannon.
    A cannon shot was heard that surprised everyone present.
    Se escuchó un cañonazo que sorprendió a todos los presentes.
    A warning or starting signal for an event, such as fireworks displays.
    The cannon shot marked the start of the festivities.
    El cañonazo dio inicio a las festividades.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'cañón' with the suffix '-azo', indicating a large shot.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with a clean cannon shot
    With a lot of force or in a forceful manner.
    a cañonazo limpio
    to deliver a cannon shot
    To make a warning or signal.
    dar un cañonazo

    Related Words

    cannon
    A large firearm.
    cañón
    artillery
    A set of artillery pieces.
    artillería

    Slang Meanings

    An event or action that has a significant impact.
    That cannon shot at the party was something unexpected.
    Ese cañonazo en la fiesta fue algo inesperado.
    A strong surprise.
    It hit me like a cannon shot when he told me he was going to move.
    Me dio un cañonazo cuando me dijo que iba a mudarse.