pistolas
/pees-TOH-lahs/
pistols
Pistolas translates directly to 'pistols' (handheld firearms).
pistolas(Noun)
pistols
?handheld firearms
,guns
?firearms (general)
handguns
?small personal weapons
📝 In Action
La policía confiscó dos pistolas ilegales en la redada.
B2The police confiscated two illegal pistols in the raid.
Los guardias de seguridad llevaban pistolas en sus cinturones.
B1The security guards carried guns on their belts.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Plural
This word is the plural of 'pistola,' which is feminine, so you must use feminine words with it (e.g., 'las pistolas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Armas'
Mistake: "Using 'armas' when specifically talking about handguns."
Correction: 'Armas' is the general word for 'weapons.' Use 'pistolas' when you mean small, handheld guns.
As an interjection, pistolas is used to express strong rejection, like saying 'No way!' or 'Absolutely not!'
pistolas(Interjection)
No way!
?expressing rejection or refusal
,Stop it!
?exclamatory command
No dice!
?informal refusal
📝 In Action
—¿Me prestas tu carro? —¡Pistolas! Está dañado.
C1"Will you lend me your car?" "No way! It's damaged."
¡Pistolas con eso! No quiero oír más quejas.
C2Stop it with that! I don't want to hear any more complaints.
💡 Grammar Points
Exclamatory Use
When used as an interjection, the meaning is completely figurative, expressing strong refusal or a command to stop. It’s usually shouted or said with emphasis.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
Only use this meaning in very casual settings with friends who understand Mexican or Central American slang. Using it formally will confuse people.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pistolas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pistolas' in its literal meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pistolas' used more often than the singular 'pistola'?
The singular form, 'pistola,' is generally more frequent in everyday language. However, the plural form, 'pistolas,' is very common in reports about crime, military actions, or when referring to a collection of weapons.
Is the interjection meaning of '¡Pistolas!' polite?
No. The interjection '¡Pistolas!' is very informal slang, primarily used in Mexico and Central America, and should only be used with close friends or in very casual settings. It is a strong, definitive refusal.