Trabuco (en. Trebuchet)

/traˈβu.ko/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A type of primitive firearm that uses gunpowder.

Example Sentence: The trabuco was used in medieval battles.

El trabuco se utilizaba en las batallas medievales.

Definition: An instrument used to launch stones or projectiles.

Example Sentence: The siege engineers built a trabuco to break down the walls.

Los ingenieros de asedio construyeron un trabuco para derribar las murallas.

Definition: A figure of betrayal or deception.

Example Sentence: The traitor was considered a trabuco in his community.

El traidor fue considerado un trabuco en su comunidad.

Etymology/Origin: From Hispano-Arabic 'trabúqu', derived from Classical Arabic 'ṭarābūq'.

Phrase: to give a trabuco

Meaning: To commit a deception or betrayal.

dar un trabuco

Phrase: fire trabucos

Meaning: Projectiles launched with great force.

trabucos del fuego

Related Word: catapult

Description: A war machine that launches projectiles.

catapulta

Related Word: artillery

Description: A set of artillery pieces for combat.

artillería

Slang Meaning: A clumsy person or one who frequently makes mistakes.

Example: Don't be a trabuco, make sure to do your homework well.

No seas trabuco, asegúrate de hacer tu tarea bien.

Slang Meaning: A nickname for someone who has a strong character.

Example: Whenever he gets angry, everyone calls him trabuco.

Siempre que se enoja, todos lo llaman trabuco.