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    Disparó (en. Shot)

    /dispaˈɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of launching projectiles from a weapon.
    The soldier shot his rifle in battle.
    El soldado disparó su rifle en la batalla.
    Production of a loud sound, like a shot.
    A shot was heard in the distance.
    Se escuchó un disparo en la distancia.
    Start of an event, such as a race.
    The starting shot marked the beginning of the race.
    El disparo de salida marcó el comienzo de la carrera.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'disparare', which means 'to release' or 'to send away.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shot into the air
    Shot made without a target, generally to celebrate.
    disparo al aire
    shot in the dark
    To do something without certainty of the outcome.
    disparo en la oscuridad
    accurate shot
    Shot that hits the desired target.
    disparo certero

    Related Words

    to shoot
    Action of making a weapon launch a projectile.
    disparar
    shot
    Action of firing a weapon.
    tiro
    bullet
    Projectile that is fired from a weapon.
    bala

    Slang Meanings

    To do something quickly or impulsively.
    It was just a shot and he had already made his decision.
    Solo fue un disparo y ya había tomado su decisión.
    Shot in a conversation. Speaking without thinking.
    Don't pay attention to him, he always shoots the first thing that comes to his mind.
    No le hagas caso, él siempre dispara lo primero que se le ocurre.