Spanish word

escopeta

Pronunciation

IPA/eskoˈpeta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounshotgun

Example

¡Nunca toques una escopeta sin permiso!

Never touch a shotgun without permission!

Illustration for escopeta (shotgun)

More examples

En muchas zonas está prohibido llevar una escopeta cargada.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • llevar una escopeta cargada

    carry a loaded shotgun

  • guardar la escopeta

    store the shotgun

Similar words

arma: General term for a device used to injure people or destroy property.
pistola: Small handheld firearm designed for one-handed use in close-range shooting or self-defense.
fusil: Long-barreled firearm built for aiming and accurate shooting at longer distances.
revólver: Handheld firearm with a rotating cylinder that holds several rounds for repeated shots.

Definition in Spanish

Arma de fuego de ánima lisa, corta o larga, que dispara múltiples perdigones y se emplea sobre todo en caza, tiro deportivo y a veces para defensa.

Word origin

From Italian scoppietta or Old French escopette, diminutive forms linked to words for 'explosion' or 'burst', reflecting the scattering of shot.

Usage tips

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

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