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    Pistola (en. Gun)

    /pis'tola/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A pistol is a firearm designed to be held in one hand.
    The pistol is a weapon widely used in police work.
    La pistola es un arma muy utilizada en el ámbito policial.
    There are various types of pistols, such as semi-automatics and revolvers.
    My father collects antique pistols from different eras.
    Mi padre colecciona pistolas antiguas de diferentes épocas.
    It is generally used for personal defense or shooting competitions.
    He participated in a pistol shooting tournament.
    Participó en un torneo de tiro con pistola.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'pistola', which means 'firearm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water gun
    Toy that shoots water.
    pistola de agua
    toy gun
    Imitation weapon used by children.
    pistola de juguete
    carry a gun
    To have a gun with you, often in dangerous situations.
    llevar pistola

    Related Words

    revolver
    Firearm that has a rotating cylinder.
    revólver
    ammunition
    Set of projectiles and explosive materials.
    munition
    weapons
    Instruments designed for attacking or defending.
    armas

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to a pistol.
    In the movie, the character always carried a pistol under his jacket.
    En la película, el personaje siempre llevaba una pistola bajo la chaqueta.
    Used in informal contexts to describe a strong criticism.
    That criticism was a direct shot to his reputation.
    Esa crítica fue una pistola directa a su reputación.