English–Spanish

“shotgun” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eskoˈpeta/

Example

¡Nunca toques una escopeta sin permiso!

Never touch a shotgun without permission!

Illustration for escopeta (shotgun)

How to say “shotgun” in Spanish

“Shotgun” in Spanish is escopeta.

Gun with a smooth bore that fires multiple small pellets in a widening pattern.

Full entry for escopeta: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with escopeta

En muchas zonas está prohibido llevar una escopeta cargada.

In many areas it is forbidden to carry a loaded shotgun.

Tips for using escopeta

  • The noun is feminine (la escopeta) so articles and adjectives must agree with feminine forms in Spanish.

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