Disparos (en. Shots)

/disˈpaɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sounds produced by the firing of a weapon.
The shots resonated in the night.
Los disparos resonaron en la noche.
Act of firing a weapon.
The shots were heard during the hunt.
Los disparos se escucharon durante la cacería.
Projectiles fired by a weapon.
The shots were very accurate.
Los disparos fueron muy precisos.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'disparar', which means to make a projectile come out of a weapon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a shot
to perform the act of shooting
dar un disparo
shots in the air
shots fired without a target, usually to celebrate
disparos al aire
to hear shots
to hear the sound of a gun firing
escuchar disparos

Related Words

to shoot
action of making a projectile come out of a weapon
disparar
weapon
instrument designed for attacking
arma
shot
projectile launched by a shot
tiro

Slang Meanings

Shots made to celebrate events.
They made shots to celebrate the New Year.
Hicieron disparos para celebrar el Año Nuevo.
Shots in party or celebration situations.
Gunshots from fireworks are common at parties.
Los disparos de fuegos artificiales son comunes en las fiestas.