How to Say "guns" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “guns” is “pistolas” — use 'pistolas' for general firearms, especially handguns like pistols or revolvers, and often for illegal firearms..
pistolas
pees-TOH-lahs/pisˈtolas/
Examples
La policía confiscó dos pistolas ilegales en la redada.
The police confiscated two illegal pistols in the raid.
Los guardias de seguridad llevaban pistolas en sus cinturones.
The security guards carried guns on their belts.
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').
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.
cañones
Examples
Los cañones antiguos del castillo todavía miran hacia el mar.
The old cannons of the castle still face the sea.
conejos
/koh-NEH-hohs//koˈnexos/
Examples
¡Mira los conejos que tiene ese gimnasta!
Look at the biceps that gymnast has!
Después de tanto ejercicio, por fin me están saliendo conejos.
After so much exercise, I'm finally getting some biceps.
Why plural?
Usually, people have two arms, so they show off their 'conejos' (biceps) in the plural form.
Context is Key
Mistake: “Using 'conejos' for muscles in a doctor's office.”
Correction: This is slang. Use 'bíceps' or 'músculos' in professional or medical settings.
Pistolas vs. Conejos
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