Revólver (en. Revolver)

/reˈ bol.βeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Portable firearm with a cylinder that allows for multiple shots in succession.

The detective always carries his revolver to feel safe.

El detective siempre lleva su revólver para sentirse seguro.

A tool for police in risky situations.

The revolver was used only as a last resort.

El revólver fue utilizado sólo como último recurso.

From the French 'revolver', which comes from the verb 'revolver' meaning 'to turn over'.

to shoot oneself

To produce a shot with a revolver, often with suicidal intent.

darse un tiro

to aim with the revolver

To direct the weapon at a target, generally in a threatening context.

apuntar con el revólver

hands up

Expression used in assault situations where one aims with a revolver.

manos arriba

pistol

Firearm with a single barrel or with a magazine system.

pistola

weapon

Any instrument used in combat or in aggression situations.

arma

shot

The action of making a projectile exit from a firearm.

disparo

Hand thunder

In the neighborhood, the revolver is known as 'hand thunder'.

En el barrio, el revólver es conocido como 'trueno de mano'.

Little one

That revolver you have is a 'little one' perfect for hiding.

Ese revólver que tiene es un 'chiquitito' perfecto para ocultarlo.

Pop gun

They call the revolver 'pop gun' because it's easy to conceal.

Le dicen 'pito' al revólver porque es fácil de ocultar.