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    Pistoleros (en. Gunmen)

    /pistoˈleɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Men who use guns, often in the context of crime.
    The gunmen carried out a robbery at the store.
    Los pistoleros llevaron a cabo un atraco en la tienda.
    Group of armed men who may be part of a criminal organization.
    The police are searching for the gunmen from the local gang.
    La policía está buscando a los pistoleros de la banda local.
    A representative figure in popular culture as the armed cowboy.
    The gunmen from old Western movies are very famous.
    Los pistoleros de antiguas películas del oeste son muy famosos.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'pistol', which comes from the Italian 'pistola', and the suffix '-ero', indicating belonging.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Gunmen in action
    Armed men involved in a crime.
    pistoleros en acción
    The neighborhood gunmen
    Group of criminals operating in a specific area.
    los pistoleros del barrio
    To be a gunman
    To act bravely or audaciously in risky situations.
    ser un pistolero

    Related Words

    Gun
    Short firearm.
    pistola
    Gang
    Organized group of criminals.
    banda
    Crime
    Act that violates the law.
    delito

    Slang Meanings

    Gunmen means having a defiant or dangerous attitude.
    That guy is a gunman, don’t be afraid of him.
    Ese tipo es un pistolero, no le temas.
    Using the term to refer to someone who solves problems violently.
    They called the gunmen to take care of the matter.
    Llamaron a los pistoleros para que se encargaran del asunto.