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/ɡaˈtiʎo/ ES

/ɡaˈtiʝo/ MX

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Translation

trigger

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Word origin

A diminutive of gato ('cat'). The small spring mechanism was likened to a crouching cat ready to spring.

Origin: Spanish
Root: gato

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralgatillos

Examples

The trigger is a small lever inside the mechanism.

That comment was the trigger of the argument.

The tool's trigger was a little stiff.

Press the water pistol's trigger carefully.

Stress can be a trigger for anxiety.

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This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 10: gatillo, ejecutivo, específico and 7 more words.