disparos

dis-PAH-rohs/disˈpaɾos/

“disparos” means “shots” in Spanish (gunshots, firing events).

shots, firing

Also: blasts

NounmB1

A stylized, simple drawing of a handgun pointed right. A bright yellow muzzle flash and a large puff of gray smoke are clearly visible emanating from the barrel, illustrating a gunshot.

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Oímos tres disparos cerca del parque esta mañana.

We heard three shots near the park this morning.

La policía respondió rápidamente a los disparos.

The police responded quickly to the gunfire.

Hubo un intercambio de disparos entre los dos grupos.

There was an exchange of fire between the two groups.

Word Connections

Synonyms

tiros (shots)
detonaciones (detonations)

Common Collocations

oír disparos – to hear shots/gunfire
intercambio de disparos – exchange of gunfire

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "disparos" in Spanish:

blasts→firing→shots→

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👥 Word Family▼

disparo(shot (singular)) — Noun

disparar(to shoot, to fire) — Verb

disparador(trigger) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

claroscaros

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'disparar', which evolved from a combination of the prefix 'des-' (meaning away or separation) and the verb 'parar' (to stop). The original idea was 'to set loose' or 'to launch something quickly' rather than stopping it.

First recorded: 14th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: disparos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'disparos' have a figurative meaning, like 'shots' in English (e.g., trying a shot)?

While the singular 'disparo' can sometimes be used figuratively (like 'un disparo de adrenalina' for an adrenaline rush), 'disparos' in the plural almost always refers literally to the sound or action of firing a weapon, especially a gun.