Spanish word

arcabuz

Pronunciation

IPA/aɾkaˈβuθ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounarquebus

Example

¿Has visto alguna vez un arcabuz en persona?

Have you ever seen an arquebus in person?

Illustration for arcabuz (arquebus)

More examples

En el taller del museo nos enseñaron a cargar un arcabuz.

In the museum workshop they taught us to load an arquebus.

Core concept

Early muzzleloading long gun with a long barrel and manual ignition mechanism.

Common phrases

  • ver un arcabuz

    see an arquebus

  • cargar un arcabuz

    load an arquebus

Similar words

fusil: Long-barreled firearm favoring accuracy at distance and fired from the shoulder.
pistola: Small sidearm with a short barrel meant to be used in one hand.
escopeta: Smoothbore long gun that spreads shot for hunting or short-range defense.

Definition in Spanish

Arma de avancarga usada en Europa entre los siglos XV y XVIII, caracterizada por un cañón largo y un sistema de ignición manual.

Word origin

From Old French arquebuse and ultimately from a Germanic source such as Middle Dutch haakbus or Middle Low German hakenbüchse meaning 'hook gun', referring to an early firearm design.

Usage tips

  • Mainly a historical or museum term in Spanish; speakers use fusil or pistola for modern rifles and guns.

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