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How to Say "pistol" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpistolis pistolaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
handgun
A simple, dark-colored handgun resting on a surface.

Examples

El policía sacó su pistola de la funda.

The police officer took his pistol out of the holster.

En las películas de vaqueros, siempre hay alguien con una pistola en el cinto.

In cowboy movies, there is always someone with a gun on their belt.

Gender Reminder

Remember that 'pistola' is a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives: 'una pistola vieja' (an old pistol).

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