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/disˈpaɾo/

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Translation

shot, gunshot

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Word origin

A deverbal noun from disparar ('to fire, shoot'), from Latin disparare ('to separate'), from dis plus parare ('to prepare').

Origin
Latin
Root
disparare

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraldisparos

Examples

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We heard a gunshot in the distance.

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The shot frightened all the neighbours.

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The police are investigating the source of the shots.

bastó .

A single shot was enough to stop the thief.

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The striker scored with a powerful shot.

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 11: disparo, justicia, archivo and 7 more words.