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    Pistolero (en. Gunman)

    /pistoˈleɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual armed with a pistol, often associated with crime.
    The gunman entered the bank with the weapon in hand.
    El pistolero entró al banco con el arma en la mano.
    Name given to hired assassins or gangsters in certain regions.
    That gunman has been seen at several crimes.
    Ese pistolero ha sido visto en varios crímenes.
    Term used in the context of western films to refer to a cowboy or outlaw.
    The gunslinger of the West is an iconic figure in cinema.
    El pistolero del oeste es una figura icónica del cine.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'pistola' and the suffix '-ero', which indicates relation or belonging.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hired gun
    Hired assassin who uses a pistol.
    pistolero a sueldo
    lawman
    Police officer or agent who uses a pistol to fulfill their duty.
    pistolero de la ley

    Related Words

    pistol
    Short firearm.
    pistola
    bullet
    Projectile fired from a pistol.
    bala
    criminal
    Person who commits crimes.
    delincuente

    Slang Meanings

    A tough guy
    That guy is a gunslinger, don't dare to challenge him.
    Ese tipo es un pistolero, no te atrevas a desafiarlo.
    Dangerous man
    He knows the gunmen in his neighborhood well.
    Conoce bien a los pistoleros en su barrio.
    Professional killer
    They say he hired a gunman to solve his problems.
    Dicen que contrató a un pistolero para resolver sus problemas.