Pistola (en. Pistol)

/pisˈtola/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of firearm with a short body used in close combat.

The police officer carried a pistol while walking on the street.

Ang pulis ay may dala-dalang pistola habang naglalakad sa kalye.

A type of distributed firearm that usually holds one bullet at a time.

The pistol was taken from a stolen vehicle.

Ang pistola ay kinuha mula sa nakaw na sasakyan.

A part of weapons used in various security situations.

The pistol is important in training for security guards.

Ang pistola ay mahalaga sa pagsasanay para sa mga guwardiya.

From Spanish 'pistola'

self-defense pistol

A pistol used for protecting one's life.

pistolang pang-self-defense

firearm

A general term for all types of weapons that carry ammunition.

baril

revolver

A type of pistol that has a rotating cylinder to hold bullets.

revolver

Gun or weapon

That dude carries a gun in his bag.

Ang bruhang 'yan, may dalang pistola sa bag niya.

Cool or tough person

Marco is so tough, he can face any fight.

Sobrang pistola ni Marco, kahit anong laban kaya niyang harapin.

Serious situation or involved in a conflict

It's a serious battle for us, there's no backing down.

Pistola na ang labanan natin, walang atrasan.