Cañonazo (en. Gunshot)

/kaɲoˈnaθo/

Slang Meanings

An event or action that has a significant impact.
That cannon shot at the party was something unexpected.
Ese cañonazo en la fiesta fue algo inesperado.
A strong surprise.
It hit me like a cannon shot when he told me he was going to move.
Me dio un cañonazo cuando me dijo que iba a mudarse.