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    Disparo (en. Shot)

    /disˈpaɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Action of propelling a projectile using a firearm.
    Example Sentence: The shot echoed in the silence of the night.
    El disparo resonó en el silencio de la noche.
    Definition: Sound made by the weapon when fired.
    Example Sentence: The shot was so loud it startled the neighbors.
    El disparo fue tan fuerte que asustó a los vecinos.
    Definition: Shot that is taken with precision, as in sports.
    Example Sentence: His shot was accurate and scored a goal for the team.
    Su disparo fue certero y marcó un gol para el equipo.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the verb to shoot, which comes from the Latin 'disparare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: close-range shot
    Meaning: Very close shot, making it hard to miss the target.
    disparo a quemarropa
    Phrase: accurate shot
    Meaning: Shot that hits the exact desired target.
    disparo certero
    Phrase: hit the target
    Meaning: Achieving the desired goal, especially when making a shot.
    dar en el blanco

    Related Words

    Related Word: weapons
    Description: Instruments designed to fire projectiles.
    armas
    Related Word: shot
    Description: Action of shooting a weapon.
    tiro
    Related Word: precision
    Description: Quality of being exact or accurate in a shot.
    precisión

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Shot in the context of a surprising or impactful event.
    Example: That trick was a shot at the party.
    Ese truco fue un disparo en la fiesta.
    Slang Meaning: Colloquial use to refer to an unexpected opportunity.
    Example: This offer is a shot that I can't pass up.
    Esta oferta es un disparo que no puedo dejar pasar.